The Nats road trip was not bad! The Nats finished 4-3 in that 7 game stint in the midwestern towns of Milwaukee and Chicago. The Nats’ bats took off in the first two in Milwaukee, with Adam LaRoche, Anthony Rendon,… Read More ›
Month: June 2014
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs
The Nats played extremely well against the Brewers. I got my prediction right for the first time since the San Diego series, and there was timely hitting in the first two games. I thought that the Nats would clobber the… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Nats had a life saving series this weekend against the Atlanta Braves. This is the first time they split or won a series against the Braves September 2013. By winning 2 games in the series, they stay in first… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Nats are getting into a groove. And, thanks to the Phillies and Cubs, the Nats regained sole possession of first place after sweeping the Houston Astros in 2 games. This was a big turning point, and now the Nats… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
I did not like the way the Nats played against St. Louis. Game 1 was a tough loss, but I thought “Ah, who cares. We’ll get them tomorrow when Stras pitches.” But the next day we were outpitched by Shelby… Read More ›
Up in the Booth: How Does A Baseball Radio Broadcast Happen?
Imagine you are sitting in your living room in, say, Arlington, VA. Your hometown Nationals are on the road, but you want to listen to Dave Jageler and Charlie Slowes call the game on the radio. As you turn on… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals at Saint Louis Cardinals
I was very excited and surprised as the Nats beat San Francisco 3 out of 4. I thought it would be the other way around! The Nats played all-around great baseball during the series, and things just slipped in game… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants
Finally! For the first time this year, I got my series preview right! I correctly guessed the Nats beating the San Diego Padres in the 1st game, losing in the 2nd game, and winning in the 3rd. The pitching, led… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
The Nationals swept the series against the Phillies! Or I should say they #PhlattenedThePhillies. The Nats score 19 runs compared to the Phillies 6 points the entire series. Ian Desmond, Anthony Rendon (2), and Adam LaRoche all homered this series…. Read More ›
Scouting Report- Philadelphia Phillies
The Nats-Rangers series was a big surprise to me. The Nats offense finally clicked off of Colby Lewis on Friday and on Saturday Nick Tepesch was gone after 2 innings, having already given up 2 homers and 3 runs. Even… Read More ›
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