THE RACING PRECEDENTS: Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 69th win, each season:
2012 - 9th August (112th match of season)
2017 - 12th August (114th match)
2016 - 14th August (116th match)
2014 - 17th August (122nd match)
2005 - 31st August (133rd match)
2013 - 1st September (136th match)
2018 - 3rd September (138th match)
2015 - 4th September (134th match)
2011 - 13th September (146th match)
2007 - 23rd September (156th match)
2006 - 25th September (156th match)
2010 - 4th October (162nd match) - final win of season
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2008 - finished 59-102
2009 - finished 59-103