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• Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers

  By Matt's Bats on June 23, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 19, 2014 • ( 1 )

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 17, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  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?

  By Matt's Bats on June 16, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 9, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 6, 2014 • ( 1 )

  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

  By Matt's Bats on June 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  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 ›

• “Yu” Have To Be Kidding Me- An Eephus?

  By Matt's Bats on June 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I was at the Nationals vs Rangers game yesterday, and Yu Darvish struck out 5 batters in a row on his way to 12.  The 2nd batter he K’d in a row, Adam LaRoche, was on a 59-MPH curve that… Read More ›

• Battle of the Ballparks: PNC Park vs. Nationals Park

  By Matt's Bats on June 2, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I was recently in Pittsburgh to see my hometown Nationals take on the Pirates. A lot of people think that PNC Park is the best baseball stadium anywhere from sea to shining sea.  One of the reasons people think the… Read More ›