The Nats doubled up the Mets 8-4 as they slugged five homers and Paolo Espino earned his second career win. Al & Mark start with Kyle Schwarber continuing his historic power surge as he now has gone deep FIFTEEN TIMES IN THE LAST 17 GAMES. He now shares company with Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Frank Howard based upon the recent stats he's amassed.

(15:02) Gerardo Parra picked up where he left off last week vs. the Mets as he homered and doubled. What makes his plays so infectious when he is on South Capitol Street? The team is 6-2 since he has been called up.

(20:06) Ryan Zimmerman hit a crucial 3 run HR to end New York's hopes of a late comeback one day after we wondered on the show when Zim's power would return.

(26:02) Paolo "The Secret Weapon" Espino threw five shutout innings as he did nothing but throw strikes. Can we get Paolo to Denver for next month's All Star Game? (We are serious, his ERA is 2.02) 

(34:25) Brad Hand came through in the clutch to record a five out save. Is he also worthy of All Star consideration based upon his past month? 

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