Game 49: Bullpen Steps Up in Victory
The Nats beat the Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night to even the series. Mark & Al recap the victory and point out how Washington and San Diego have similar records despite vastly different payrolls. Is the rebuild ahead or right on schedule? The Nationals jumped out early to a 4-0 lead in the 2nd inning; behind RBI hits from Keibert Ruiz and Alex Call.
(14:25) Lane Thomas had a RBI double to continue his strong performance in May. This month he is hitting .330 and is slugging .636.
(17:00) Trevor Williams earned the win in almost six innings of work while striking out five Padres. He currently has the lowest WHIP pf any team's starter at 1.24.
(23:35) The "Varsity Bullpen" recorded the final ten outs in scoreless fashion spread amongst three pitchers (Carl Edwards Jr., Kyle Finnegan, and Hunter Harvey). Hear the hosts discuss how Davey Martinez arrives at his decision on when to use Finnegan or Harvey each night.
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The Nats beat the Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night to even the series. Mark & Al recap the victory and point out how Washington and San Diego have similar records despite vastly different payrolls. Is the rebuild ahead or right on schedule? The Nationals jumped out early to a 4-0 lead in the 2nd inning; behind RBI hits from Keibert Ruiz and Alex Call.
(14:25) Lane Thomas had a RBI double to continue his strong performance in May. This month he is hitting .330 and is slugging .636.
(17:00) Trevor Williams earned the win in almost six innings of work while striking out five Padres. He currently has the lowest WHIP pf any team's starter at 1.24.
(23:35) The "Varsity Bullpen" recorded the final ten outs in scoreless fashion spread amongst three pitchers (Carl Edwards Jr., Kyle Finnegan, and Hunter Harvey). Hear the hosts discuss how Davey Martinez arrives at his decision on when to use Finnegan or Harvey each night.
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