The Nats lost 5-3 Saturday to Miami for a 3rd straight defeat. Mark & Al begin with the pregame news that GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez had their 2023 options picked up. Was this news surprising or largely expected? The hosts explain why this was done in midseason.

(20:54) Jackson Tetreault was not able to make it a third consecutive solid start as he issued five walks in four innings.

(26:24) Tres Barrera had a RBI double in his first Big League plate appearance for the season. Mark & Al bring you up to speed on the catcher that has been down in Rochester this season.

(35:10) We continue our series of looking back at July 2021 when everything changed for the Nationals. One year ago, Kyle Schwarber was injured in what ultimately was his final game in a Washington uniform.

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