The Nats were shutout Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh, but overall it was a good day for the organization. Al & Tim rehash Gray's sterling outing where he struck out 10 Pirates; serving as his season high for Ks. He potentially has 3 starts remaining and 2 of them might come against the division champion Braves. This was the quickest game of the season; clocking in at 1 hour and 50 minutes.

(19:00) A veteran listener writes in to us his strong opinion as to why he is disappointed that Mike Rizzo will be returning as GM.

(20:15) Tim gives his strong opinion as why he is very happy that Rizzo is back and extended.

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