Nationals @ Astros, Game 1

[stealyerbase]

It took me a while to get sold on Doolittle.  I'm sold.   Rizzo's deadline trades have far exceeded expectations.  And anyone nagging that we did nothing needs to be paddled!  :-) !

Absitively. Kintzler, Madson, Doolittle, and Kendrick have had a major impact. Can't wait till the starters come back healthy and hungry.

[mitlen]

Uncle Ray's havin' senior moments.

[bluestreak]

Winning this game could have potential home field implications. Halfway there.

[nfotiu]

It was a  very fun game.   We've played with a lot of intensity against these good teams down the stretch.  It feels like we  are preparing well and hopefully it pays off.

[varoadking]

Winning this game could have potential home field implications. Halfway there.

Getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

[varoadking]

It was a  very fun game.   We've played with a lot of intensity against these good teams down the stretch.  It feels like we  are preparing well and hopefully it pays off.

The best part is not having to freak out when the pen comes in...

[DPMOmaha]

Getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

No.

[spidernat]

Getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

We already have home field for the only series we will play in the postseason. Besides, it's not like that has made a difference the last 3 times they made the playoffs.

[OldChelsea]

Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 75th win, each season:

2012 - 19th August (121st match of season)
2017 - 22nd August (123rd match)
2016 - 26th August (128th match)
2014 - 27th August (132nd match)
2013 - 10th September (144th match)
2005 - 14th September (146th match)
2015 - 17th September (146th match)
2011 - 21st September (154th match)
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2007 - finished 73-89
2006 - finished 71-91
2010 - finished 69-93
2008 - finished 59-102
2009 - finished 59-103

[bluestreak]

We already have home field for the only series we will play in the postseason. Besides, it's not like that has made a difference the last 3 times they made the playoffs.

I don’t think it makes much difference either, but I’d rather watch games at Nats Park vs. on TV

[RiotAct]

We already have home field for the only series we will play in the postseason.