THE RACING PRECEDENTS: Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 79th win, each season:
2017 - 28th August (130th match of season)
2012 - 30th August (130th match)
2016 - 2nd September (134th match)
2014 - 3rd September (138th match)
2013 - 15th September (149th match)
2018 - 24th September (157th match)
2015 - 26th September (154th match)
2005 - 26th September (157th match)
2011 - 26th September (159th 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
