Nationals vs. Phillies, Game 3

[hohoho]

Thames swung at ball 4 twice.

[imref]

Swung at ball 4 twice.

Yep. He should never be allowed to swing again.

[Dave in Fairfax]

There was apparently no one available who could bunt in his place?

[NatNasty]

Boom!

[Slateman]

WE DANCE

[hohoho]

Had em all the way.

[imref]

OLD GUYS RULE!

[Dave in Fairfax]

First RBI earlier, and now 1st walk-off! Congratulations, Yadiel!

[imref]

It’s happening!

[Mathguy]

A rookie hit that

OLD GUYS RULE!

[Slateman]

A rookie hit that

A 32 year old rookie

[hohoho]

Just like old times.

[imref]

A rookie hit that

And he’ll be 33 in a couple of weeks.

[imref]

There was apparently no one available who could bunt in his place?

You’ve seen this team bunt, right?

[NatNasty]

A 32 year old rookie

Still younger than Roy Hobbs.

[NatNasty]

Please walk this off, Nats. I have been up since before 4 a.m. and am getting sleepy.

Go take your rest and ready yourself for tomorrow's chore.

[OldChelsea]

THE RACING PRECEDENTS - Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 23rd win, each season:

2018 - 12th May (41st match of season)
2017 - 13th May (35th match)
2016 - 14th May (36th match)
2012 - 16th May (37th match)
2013 - 17th May (42nd match)
2014 - 18th May (43rd match)
2015 - 19th May (40th match)
2005 - 19th May (41st match)
2010 - 23rd May (45th match)
2008 - 28th May (54th match)
2019 - 28th May (55th match)
2011 - 31st May (54th match)
2006 - 2nd June (55th match)
2007 - 3rd June (55th match)
2009 - 28th June (74th match)
2020 - 22nd September (55th match)

[JCA-CrystalCity]

heard today that Yadiel is the oldest guy to hit a walk-off for his first home run.