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by Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire
A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.
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- Today39 min
Crews Homers in Win Over KC
The Nats won their 3rd straight on Monday night to move to 3 games over .500 for the first time since.... 2019. Mark & Al discuss the 7-3 victory that has Washington in a tie for the final wildcard spot through 73 games. Dylan Crews blasted a 3-run shot in the bottom of the 5th to put his team ahead by four runs. Crews has a had great homestand with both the bat and glove. An early look at the NL voting results thus far for CJ Abrams & James Wood. Abrams leads for shortstops but Wood is in 7th place among outfielders. Andrew Alvarez & Brad Lord teamed up for seven innings of work in the victory. Alvarez struck out five Royals before Lord took over in the top of the 5th. Keibert Ruiz used up all of his team's ABS challenges in the top of the 1st. An update from the Voice of the AA-Harrisburg Senators, Frankie Vernouski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago31 min
Wood & Ruiz Homer in Rout of Seattle
The Nats trounced the Mariners 10-1 on Sunday afternoon to take yet another series. Mark & Al wonder out loud if this 37-35 team is actually good as we are now in the middle of June. Washington is currently just one game behind San Diego for the final NL wildcard spot. Seattle starter Emerson Hancock was tagged with six runs off of nine against this potent Nationals offense. The big inning came in the bottom of the 4th when the Nats plated five in the frame to go up 6-1. James Wood homered for the 20th time this season and Alfonso Soriano is getting nervous. Dylan Crews played well on Sunday as he doubled, knocked in a run, and made a leaping catch against the RF wall. Miles Mikolas unexpectedly threw seven shutout innings after taking over for PJ Poulin. Mikolas' ERA is down a bit to 5.29 so far this season. The Royals come to town on Monday night for a three game series. Kansas City is in last place in the AL Central and they are tied with the Angels for the worst record in the American League. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago24 min
Garcia Jr.'s Homer Turns the Tide
The Nats are back above .500 after Saturday's 8-3 victory over the Mariners. Al recaps the win that saw Luis Garcia Jr break the tie with a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 5th. Blake Butera credited the "Tarp's Off" crowd in RF for their energy. The official attendance was just over 30,000 on Saturday. Daylen Lile had a RBI triple on his Bobblehead Day. His hometown Louisville defeated the DC Defenders on the other side of South Capitol Street in UFL action on Saturday. Cade Cavalli was cruising until he reached the top of the 5th. He gave up a pair of homers in the frame while not getting a lot help from his defense behind him. Cavalli's outing now sits at 3.98 and he is in 11th place for the lead in NL strikeouts. The bullpen tossed four scoreless frames in the victory. PJ Poulin was very effective in his return from AAA and Brad Lord recorded the final six outs. Dylan Crews knocked in a run as part of the 3-run bottom of the 1st. Ben Raby's award winning feature for WTOP on Alexander Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky for most goals scored in NHL history. Ben is a radio veteran and a prominent Nats Chat listener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago34 min
Mariners Clobber Littell
The Nats were routed 10-2 on Friday night by visiting Seattle for their 2nd straight loss. Mark & Al note how the M's were able to hold onto their 9-1 entering the bottom of the 8th; unlike the Nationals on Wednesday in San Francisco. Zack Littell was very ineffective as he was pulled in the top of the 5th. Littell allowed five Mariner runs and his ERA is up to 5.32. Riley Cornelio came in for long relief and lasted over for over four innings. Cornelio was optioned back to AAA after the loss; just like what happened to him after making his debut vs. the White Sox in April. Mitchell Parker is still on the roster and many suspect that the corresponding move on Saturday will PJ Poulin. James Wood slugged his 19th homer of the season which is 3rd most in the NL. Wood has put himself into the fringe of the early MVP discussion. Dylan Crews homered in the bottom of the 8th for his 3rd of the season. The game did not begin until 8:55pm due to a 2 hour plus rain delay. Al offers how he would prefer weather forecasts be taken into account for logistical purposes. A scouting report on Justin Lebron, Alabama Shortstop, by Jim Callis. Lebron is likely the only possible selection for the Nats at #11 among the players participating in this week's College World Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago32 min
Late Game Meltdown Spoils the Sweep
The Nats were on their way to a sweep of the Giants on Wednesday afternoon before it began to unravel in the 8th. Mark (From San Francisco) & Al react to the gut punch 11-10 loss that concluded on a walk-off Grand Slam. Washington led 9-1 entering the bottom of the 8th before allowing five runs in each of the final two frames. Mitchell Parker was given the ball in the bottom of the 9th and did not retire either batter that he faced. Parker gave up the Grand Slam to Bryce Eldridge, a native of Vienna, VA. Blake Butera said afterwards that Richard Lovelady was not available, so Parker was the only available lefty option in that moment. Blake Butera said it was the worst loss of the season and that this one stings. Foster Griffin only allowed one run in six innings before the bullpen fumbled away the lead. Griffin struck out five Giants and his ERA is now down to 3.46 through fourteen starts. The offense had a major day despite the loss as they hit two homers, scored ten runs, and collectively stole five bases. Nasim Nuñez swiped his 25th bag of the season; which is the most in all of Baseball. James Wood hit his 18th home run; which is tied for 3rd most in the National League. CJ Abrams was given the day off ahead of Thursday's off day. Nuñez took over at SS and Jorbit Vivas got the start at 2B on Wednesday. The Nationals open a six game home stand on Friday night. Seattle is in town for the first three games and then Kansas City takes over the visiting clubhouse on Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago27 min
Amid Wildcard Contenders After Win
The Nats are now two games above .500 after Tuesday night's 6-3 win over the Giants. Mark (From San Francisco) & Al begin with a rarity on this podcast; a wildcard standings update. Washington is now in a 3-way tie for the final wildcard spot; something that was unfathomable a few months ago. Luis Garcia Jr. hit a 2-run HR to continue the team's recent pattern of scoring in the 1st inning. It was the 3rd time on this road trip that the Nationals went up 2-0 right away. Wood bolstered his MVP campaign by gathering three hits, scoring two runs, stealing a base, and knocking in a run. Wood singled in the top of the 1st before Garcia Jr. brought him with a homer. Andrew Alvarez escaped jams all night in his four innings of scoreless work. Brad Lord took over for Alvarez and pitched into the 7th without giving up a run. Lord's ERA is now down to 2.30. Nationals go for the sweep on Wednesday afternoon with Foster Griffin on the mound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Abrams Leads the 9th Inning Comeback
The Nats rallied with a 3-run 9th inning on their way to a 4-3 victory on Monday evening over the Giants. Mark (From San Francisco) recap the win that returns Washington to being above .500 through 67 games played. CJ Abrams' finger prints were all over the top of the 9th as he came up to bat down two runs. Abrams then came through with a 2-run single, stole second base, and then scored the go-ahead run on Daylen Lile's single. It was a surprise that the Giants did not intentional walk Abrams when given the initial chance. James Wood scored the first run of the game on an awkward yet effective slide into home. Wood stole second base and then came into score on Luis Garcia Jr.'s RBI single. An eventful catch and collision between Dylan Crews & Daylen Lile. Both stayed in the game after running into each other in the bottom of the 4th. (20:00 ) Richard Lovelady was the Opener before handing the ball to Miles Mikolas. The veteran righty almost lasted five innings, but Mitchell Parker did not do a good job in relief of Mikolas. Gus Varland notched his 5th save of the season which leads the team. Varland has been in the majors since 2023; yet had another recorded a save until this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Soroka Stifles the Sweep
The Nats lost 5-1 on Sunday afternoon to return to .500 through 66 games played. Mark (From Arizona) & Al recap the defeat at the hands of Michael Soroka, who pitched for the Nationals last season before being dealt at the Trade Deadline. Soroka lasted seven innings; something he never accomplished last year. CJ Abrams homered for the 14th time this season in the top of the 2nd. His OPS currently sits at .914 and that is the 7th best in the NL. James Wood was moved from the OF to DH before the game. Cade Cavalli did not have his best outing as he allowed four runs in just five innings of work. Cavalli gave up a pair of homers and only recorded two strikeouts in the loss. Riley Cornelio was called back up from AAA and tossed a pair of innings on Sunday. Cornelio issued three walks and gave up a run in the afternoon. Cornelio's only previous Big League experience came in late April when the Nats were at the White Sox. Eli Willits is being promoted to High-A Wilmington. Willits was the #1 overall pick last Spring and his OPS this year in Fredericksburg is .918. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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