THE RACING PRECEDENTS: Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 73rd win, each season:
2012 - 15th August (118th match of season)
2017 - 18th August (120th match)
2016 - 20st August (122nd match)
2014 - 21st August (126th match)
2013 - 8th September (142nd match)
2005 - 9th September (142nd match)
2018 - 11th September (145th match)
2015 - 14th September (143rd match)
2011 - 20th September (152nd match)
2007 - 29th September (161st match) - final win of season
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2006 - finished 71-91
2010 - finished 69-93
2008 - finished 59-102
2009 - finished 59-103
