Nationals @ Phillies, Game 1

[nfotiu]

I like that Melancon doesn't play any differently in saves vs non-save opportunities.  Unlike just about every other closer we've had here.

[Slateman]

Got em

[nfotiu]

Carp doesn't understand the playoff format...

Yeah, he confused me for a second. 

[NatNasty]

Nice 

[welch]

Good to have a win. Good to have Roark pitch like Roark. 

[BrandonK]

Extend melancon

Sure

[Optics]

Pretty relaxing game. Never really was in doubt.

We own Philly. Only one loss there so far this year and that was Papeldouche blowing a save.

[aspenbubba]

How is Zimmerman as a pinch hitter?

Hopefully we find out over the remainder of the season.

[aspenbubba]

That phan was their MVP for this game 

Does any one know if that dumb ass got ejected?

[aspenbubba]

Bringing in Rzepcynski in the 8th with only a two run lead?

(Image removed from quote.)

He died yesterday.

[OldChelsea]

Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 76th win, each season:

2012 - 20th August (122nd match of season)
2016 - 29th August (131st match)
2014 - 29th August (133rd match)
2013 - 11th September (145th match)
2005 - 15th September (147th match)
2015 - 18th September (147th match)
2011 - 22nd September (155th 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

[tomterp]

He died yesterday.

Hence the reference. 

[GburgNatsFan]

Memorial gif inclusion.

He died yesterday.