Nationals @ Rangers, Game 1

[JCA-CrystalCity]

So, does Jonah Heim have a sister Ana?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Heck of a drive by Texas Garcia.  Went way down to get it. Not that bad a pitch

[skippy1999]

So, does Jonah Heim have a sister Ana?

Sooo bad lol

[tomwvr]

Is anybody concerned that Soto is hitting .210? Could actually bode well for the Nats if he continues this nosedive. Maybe his price comes down a bit.

Could it be he wants to be off the team and is doing this intentionally

[imref]

Sooo bad lol

She’s a California girl.

[Elvir Ovcina]

I like Espino.  It's amazing how much success can be had by making guys hit the ball instead of nibbling until you walk them.

On the other side, though, while the O's lost big, the Astros didn't get all the benefits they might have. They traded Schilling after only 1 year to the Phillies for Jason Grimsley, who never played for Houston and whom they released outright, and it was the Phillies who converted Schilling into a starter.

Harnisch and Finley had a few good seasons in Houston, though.

The only trade I can think of that comes close is the Bartolo Colon to the Expos deal.  He was there half a season (and was decent), but they gave up Grady Sizemore, Brandon Phillips, and Cliff Lee.  That's 10 All-Star appearances, 6 Gold Gloves, 2 Silver Sluggers, and a Cy Young for half a season of Big Sexy.   Granted, Phillips didn't do anything useful in Cleveland, but still.

[hohoho]

I like Espino.  It's amazing how much success can be had by making guys hit the ball instead of nibbling until you walk them.

The only trade I can think of that comes close is the Bartolo Colon to the Expos deal.  He was there half a season (and was decent), but they gave up Grady Sizemore, Brandon Phillips, and Cliff Lee.  That's 10 All-Star appearances, 6 Gold Gloves, 2 Silver Sluggers, and a Cy Young for half a season of Big Sexy.   Granted, Phillips didn't do anything useful in Cleveland, but still.

Lou Brock (second in lifetime SBs, 3000 hits, HoF) for Ernie Broglio (7-19 after trade)

[skippy1999]

Nice hit Juan

[Dave in Fairfax]

Nice hit Josh

[skippy1999]

There’s our all star

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Bell is a pleasant surprise for the Nats last year and this.

[skippy1999]

Bell is a pleasant surprise for the Nats last year and this.

One of the only bright spots for sure.

[Slateman]

Leadoff Soto is the best Soto

[skippy1999]

For freaks sake

[skippy1999]

Nice job Kyle!

[hohoho]

Had em all the way!

[Dave in Fairfax]

A pitcher's duel ends in a 

[skippy1999]

Hey we got a

[Dave in Fairfax]

3 out of the last 4.

[skippy1999]

3 out of the last 4.

Have we turned the corner…:lol:

[imref]

3 out of the last 4.

The rotation, sans Corbin, has been pretty good as of late

[bluestreak]

THE RACING PRECEDENTS - Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 26th win, each season:

2016 - 20th May (42nd match of season)
2017 - 21st May (43rd match)
2018 - 22nd May (48th match)
2012 - 22nd May (43rd match)
2015 - 24th May (44th match)
2013 - 26th May (50th match)
2014 - 30th May (53rd match)
2005 - 30th May (51st match)
2010 - 31st May (52nd match)
2019 - 2nd June (59th match)
2011 - 5th June (59th match)
2006 - 5th June (59th match)
2007 - 9th June (62nd match)
2008 - 10th June (66th match)
2021 - 12th June (60th match)
2022 - 24th June (73rd match)
2009 - 11th July (86th match)
2020 - 27th September (60th match) - final win of season

[JCA-CrystalCity]

After starting the month poorly (1-7) to drop 15 under .500, the 2008 team got back to 13 under on 6/15 - 29-42.  June and July marked the big swoon to Strasburg: 14-37.  That dropped the Nats to 38-70.