Nationals Talk

Hear from Todd, Chase & Bob for a mid-April edition of the Racing Presidents that features discussion and analysis on the Nats' inability to score substantial runs during Max Scherzer outings, the opportunity Austen Williams has in the bullpen, how Davey Martinez should handle Sean Doolittle's workload moving forward & a whole lot more. Plus, NBC Sports Washington Capitals Analyst and Nats fan Alan May joins the guys from the road in Carolina (30:08).

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Nats fall 4-3 to Pittsburgh to drop the series. Todd & Jamal Collier of MLB.com run through the 9th inning where the Pirates scored the go ahead run and the Nationals came up empty after loading the bases. They also look at 2B as Howie Kendrick got the start for the 2nd straight game.

UP NEXT: Stephen Strasburg vs. Dereck Rodriguez of the Giants at 7:05pm Tuesday in D.C.

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Nats rally over Pittsburgh 3-2 behind back to back HRs in the 8th inning. Tim & Ryan recap the exciting 8th, Anibal Sanchez's quality start, and Sean Doolittle keeping his scoreless ERA intact.

UP NEXT: Max Scherzer vs. Jameson Taillon of Pittsburgh Sunday at 1:35pm

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Nats fall at home 6-3 to Pittsburgh after a great start by Patrick Corbin. Tim & Todd discuss another evening where the bullpen doesn't come through. Who will replace Justin Miller on the roster Saturday? Props handed out to Corbin & red-hot Anthony Rendon on their great evenings.

UP NEXT: Anibal Sanchez vs. Chris Archer of Pittsburgh at 4:05pm on Saturday

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Join Bob, Chase & Tim for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into last week's Bud Norris trade buzz, Anthony Rendon's All-Star caliber start to 2019, recent comments from Scott Boras criticizing early extensions, a weekend series preview with Pittsburgh coming to town, and a whole lot more in this episode of The Racing Presidents.

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Nats take the series as they rout the Phillies 15-1. Ryan & Todd go through the fun evening that included another strong outing from the bullpen & Jeremy Hellickson, Anthony Rendon's hitting streak now at 10 games, Victor Robles continuing to hit well, and more.

UP NEXT: Patrick Corbin vs. Pittsburgh's Trevor Williams Friday at 7:05pm in D.C.

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Nats rally in the 9th and ultimately win 9-6 in 10 innings in Philadelphia. Todd & Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post from Philly look at the pivotal homers by Victor Robles & Juan Soto in the victory, a scoreless outing by the bullpen, and other elements in the 5 run comeback.

UP NEXT: Jeremy Hellickson vs. Nick Pivetta of the Phillies at 7:05pm Wednesday

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Nats drop the opener in Philadelphia 4-3. Tim & Todd from Citizens Bank dissect the evening including the almost rally in the 9th, full examination of sending Ryan Zimmerman home in the 4th (7:23), and what it was like to see Bryce Harper in his new home. Stay tuned at the end for firsthand accounts from Philly fans on their new RF (26:44).

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With Dybas and Shovers on the road to Philadelphia, Chase and Bob sat down to discuss Anthony Rendon's hot hitting, the notion that early bullpen struggles is somehow Davey Martinez's fault, Yasiel Puig's role in Sunday's brawl, and a whole more in this episode of The Racing Presidents. A special thanks to Bill Ripken for his time.

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Nats leave New York 12-9 winners despite leading by 11 runs at one point. Bob & Todd yet again have to open with bullpen issues before focusing on solid days by Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon.

UP NEXT: Anibal Sanchez vs. Philadelphia's Vince Velasquez Monday at 7:05pm

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