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The Morning Briefing: October 8, 2024
Good morning, Washington Nationals fans.
Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Richard here, as Owen has the week off and is recovering from a crazy baseball season.
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Leading today's Morning Breifing: Arizona Fall League Kicks off with a Walk-Off Win
Last night, the Arizona Fall League opened with a thrilling 1-0 walk-off victory for the Mesa Solar Sox over the Surprise Saguaros. Athletics' top prospect Denzel Clarke played a key role in the win, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and scoring the game's only run.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Clarke led off with a line-drive single, stole second base, and came home on an RBI single by Max Ferguson.
Washington Nationals prospects participating in this year's Arizona Fall League will begin their games with the Salt River Rafters tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, as they face the Scottsdale Scorpions.
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Catching up on some off-season news
While the Major League Baseball post-season is busy, the Washington Nationals did make some news last week.
According to Francys Romero Author of "El sueño y la realidad" Historias de la emigración del béisbol cubano, the Washington Nationals have named Victor Rodriguez as their new Director of International Operations, per sources. Rodriguez has several years of experience in the international market. He was the Boston Red Sox's area supervisor and Dominican Republic Crosschecker.
Rodriguez then worked for the Tampa Bay Rays as an area scout and international cross-checker before joining the Washington Nationals in 2023, where he served as Director of Latin America.
Featured Baseball Story of the Day: Every Division Series tied at 1 (NLDS Game three preview)
Post-season baseball has already been a lot of fun to watch! Over the weekend some serious sparks were flying on both coasts. The first two games of the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets series were incredible. As the series shifts from Philly to New York, Citi-Field will be rocking tonight.
Game Details:
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
Pitching Matchup: RHP Aaron Nola vs. LHP Sean Manaea
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5:08 p.m. EDT | NLDS Game #3
Location: Citi Field | Flushing, NY
The rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will intensify tonight as the series shifts to San Diego. Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Dodgers, aiming to give them a series lead.
Shohei Ohtani has been a thrilling sight to watch in his first career postseason. In his debut, he launched a 118 mph line-drive home run to right field off Padres right-hander Dylan Cease.
Game Details:
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Deigo Padres
Pitching Matchup: RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Michael King
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:08 p.m. PT | NLDS Game #3
Location: Petco Park | San Diego, CA
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