The Morning Briefing: Nationals Play a Quick Two Against the Blue Jays

Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball headlines, news and the latest news for April 27, 2021

by Richard Wachtel

Updated April 27, 2021

Good Tuesday Morning, Washington Nationals Fans. Thank you for starting the day with us.

Upcoming Games:
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Washington Nationals v. Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07 pm EDT
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, Washington Nationals v. Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07 pm EDT
Friday, April 30, 2021, Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm EDT
Saturday, May 1, 2021, Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals 1:05 pm EDT

Game Time Weather: Partly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s at first pitch with a slight NE breeze.

Richard wrote today's Morning Briefing.

Today's Top Story: Nationals Play a Quick Two Against the Blue Jays

The Nationals will kick off their four-game season series against the Toronto Blue Jays when they fly to Dunedin, Florida, for a quick two-game set. Due to Canada's strict COVID-19 restrictions, the Nats will play at the Blue Jays Spring Training home instead of Toronto. The two teams will finish the season series in August when Toronto visits Washington for a D.C game.

The Nationals offense struggled against the first-place New York Mets this past weekend. The Nats managed a victory on Saturday but were shut out in the other two games to fall into last place in the NL East with an 8-11 record.

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Did you think going into this season that it would be a cakewalk for the Nationals? We're only a month into the 2021 season, and it's interesting to see so many people on "Nationals Social Media" already using the hashtag #FireDavey. There is still A LOT of season left and plenty of games to be played.

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Podcast Alert: In the Clubhouse with the Nats Report

Richard had a chance to talk to two reporters who cover the Blue Jays. Mike Toronto Star, Blue Jays Beat Reporter, and Tyson, the co-editor and contributor at Jays Journal.com. Listen to the full podcast to get you ready for tonight's game. Apple: https://apple.co/3aHpqNZ
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