Three Sundays ago, the Braves suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats in recent franchise history. Two Sundays ago, Austin Riley was hit by a pitch that will likely put him out of action for the rest of the regular season. And yesterday, the Braves lost the series finale to the Nationals while simultaneously holding […]
It’s been more than two months since Joey Gallo last played for the Nationals. A severe hamstring strain ended his season on July 11 in Detroit. The team’s roster that night included a number of names no longer associated with the organization: Lane Thomas, Jesse Winker, Eddie Rosario, Nick Senzel. Gallo was finally activated from […]
When the Phillies were going through a rough patch, there were a lot of players who were underperforming, so Cristopher Sanchez’s problems weren’t necessarily noticeable. But Sanchez was definitely struggling, having allowed more than six runs in two of his last three games. He had no problems on Saturday night. Against an admittedly disappointing Nationals […]
The Nationals would probably prefer not to play extra innings today. They’ve gone to the 10th inning three days in a row, and the thought of another long game with an overwhelmed bullpen can’t be particularly appealing right now. The good news: They’ve won the last two nights, which means they have a chance for […]
