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Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 71st win, each season:
2012 - 11th August (114th match of season)
2017 - 15th August (117th match)
2016 - 18th August (120th match)
2014 - 19th August (124th match)
2019 - 23rd August (128th match)2005 - 4th September (137th match)
2013 - 4th September (139th match)
2015 - 6th September (136th match)
2018 - 8th September (143rd match)
2011 - 15th September (148th match)
2007 - 25th September (158th match)
2006 - 28th September (159th match) - final win of season
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2010 - finished 69-93
2008 - finished 59-102
2009 - finished 59-103
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It has got to be this year. It simply HAS to be THIS YEAR.
It is better to go for a fresh beer than to curse the darkness.