Comparative dates on which the Nats notched their 48th win, each season:
2005 - 1st July (79th match of season)
2011 - 18th July (96th match)
2006 - 1st August (107th match)
2007 - 2nd August (108th match)
2010 - 4th August (108th match)
2008 - 27th August (133rd match)
2009 - 10th September (140th match)
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Further interesting bit: despite their MLB-worst record, the disAstros seem to continue to draw well - announced attendance last night was 28,975 - was there a promo on last night? (Free replica Enron stock certificate to first 20,000 in the house?)
Not a bad showing by their rookie pitcher (second-youngest player currently in the majors, per Slowes and Jageler) last night either.