Episode 129, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals entered San Diego with yet another chance to get their record to .500 and beyond. Unfortunately, they leave San Diego 4 games under .500 after a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Padres. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at the tense series that may have brewed up a new rival for the home team, and how the atmosphere in San Diego may have proved to be too much for a young roster still trying to find their way; CJ Abrams has quickly reemerged as a potential All-Star in his 3rd year as a member of the Nationals. But despite the success with the bat, there does remain some concerns with Abrams mistakes on the basepaths and his defense. Grant & Tobi determine if these concerns can still be corrected. Plus, is the upcoming series at Tampa Bay a pivotal point of the season that could determine trade deadline plans?; Grant was joined by Aram Leighton of 'Just Baseball' on 106.7 The Fan to discuss his extensive research on how James Wood evolved his swing from last year to this year and is inching closer and closer to making his way up to the Major League level. Then, Grant & Tobi close out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a look ahead to the weekend series for the Nationals as they conclude their 3-city road trip in Tampa.

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