Game 79: Muncy Grand Slam The Difference in Rain Shortened Affair
The Nats lost to the Dodgers 6-2 in a five inning game that was called early due to inclement weather in D.C. Al & Mark look at the positives associated with the back half of the game not being played, considering all the circumstances in play. Given the incoming weather situation, should Brad Hand have pitched the top of the fifth?
(5:44) Due to an incredible rash of injuries, Alex Avila had to start at second base. Mark explains all the dominoes that fell in order for the backup catcher to play the infield on Thursday night.
(17:57) The Dodgers used an opener to combat Kyle Schwarber with a lefty in the first inning. What do the hosts think about the unconventional move? This lead to a conversation on Patrick Corbin, who's subpar 2021 season added a new chapter. The fifth inning was a disaster as a 2-1 Washington lead quickly turned into a four run deficit.
(27:20) An update on Daniel Hudson and Kyle Finnegan on when they might return to the active roster. The guys close the show with a look at the All Star landscape as Juan Soto was not voted in as a starter.
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The Nats lost to the Dodgers 6-2 in a five inning game that was called early due to inclement weather in D.C. Al & Mark look at the positives associated with the back half of the game not being played, considering all the circumstances in play. Given the incoming weather situation, should Brad Hand have pitched the top of the fifth?
(5:44) Due to an incredible rash of injuries, Alex Avila had to start at second base. Mark explains all the dominoes that fell in order for the backup catcher to play the infield on Thursday night.
(17:57) The Dodgers used an opener to combat Kyle Schwarber with a lefty in the first inning. What do the hosts think about the unconventional move? This lead to a conversation on Patrick Corbin, who's subpar 2021 season added a new chapter. The fifth inning was a disaster as a 2-1 Washington lead quickly turned into a four run deficit.
(27:20) An update on Daniel Hudson and Kyle Finnegan on when they might return to the active roster. The guys close the show with a look at the All Star landscape as Juan Soto was not voted in as a starter.
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