Good Monday morning, Washington Nationals fans!
This Week’s Games:
Tuesday, June 22, 2021: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies; 7:05 pm EST
Wednesday, June 23, 2021: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies; 1:05 pm EST
Thursday, June 24, 2021: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins; 7:10 pm EST
Friday, June 25, 2021: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins; 7:10 pm EST
Saturday, June 26, 2021: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins; 4:10 pm EST
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Coming into this weekend, there was a lot of pressure on the Washington Nationals as the first-place New York Mets came to town for a four-game series. A lot was on the line, and many, including myself, felt that if the Nationals are going to make any serious run and try to climb in the standings, they would have to win or even sweep the New York Mets.
In addition to Kyle Schwarber’s great weekend, the Nationals also brought up fan-favorite Gerardo Parra. Parra made his 2021 Major League appearance in the bottom of the seventh, when Nats Park as a whole chomped along to Parra’s walk-up song: "Baby Shark." Within three pitches, Parra hit a double down the third base line and the Nationals crowd went nuts. A pitch later, Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the game and put the Nationals in command of the game.
Read the full article/recap of Sunday’s Game.
The Nationals will hit the road this week for a two-city road trip after finishing the longest homestand of the year. They will first travel up I-95 to the city of Brotherly Love for a quick two-game series against the second-place Phillies. Currently, the Nationals are only one game back of the Phillies. If the Nationals can sweep the Phillies, the Nationals will be in second place heading to Miami to face the Marlins.
One piece of good news: it is looking like Max Scherzer will be the starting pitcher on Tuesday night. We will have more information as it becomes available, so make sure that you follow us on Twitter for the latest.
Hopefully the Nationals can end the month of June within striking distance of the New York Mets for a chance to win the NL East. There is a long way to go, but either way, hang on, it’s going to get interesting.
Brandon will have the series preview later today on the site.
Brandon takes a look at what the Nationals should do at the trade deadline if they become “buyers."
From the article: “Looking this roster over, it is obvious that the main need are some bats and that comes with improving infield pieces. The outfield is pretty set with Schwarber heating up, Soto being Soto, and Robles being a plus defender in center field. Two positions I have identified that could use an upgrade are second base and the obvious third base position.
First, taking a look at second base, it has been primarily occupied by Josh Harrison and he has done a pretty decent job there this season. But it is still not considered “strong” and when he has to sit out a game, there is usually no Luis Garcia to replace him since he spends the majority of his time in Rochester. Harrison is batting .265, has a .344 OBP, .721 OPS and only four home runs on the season.”
Kyle Schwarber goes yard 3 times for a huge win! via Talk Nats
Washington Nationals’ lineup gets much-needed spark from Kyle Schwarber in leadoff spot via Federal Baseball
Washington Nationals: Jon Lester ties Mets’ greats in all-time win column via District on Deck
Parra, Baby Shark return: 'I almost cried' via MLB.com
‘Baby Shark’ returns, Kyle Schwarber hits three homers, and the Nationals are suddenly having fun again via The Washington Post
Yan Gomes keeps throwing out runners and the Washington Nationals are impressed... via Federal Baseball
SEE IT: Crowd explodes after Parra doubles in first at-bat with Nationals via NBC Sports Washington
No. 1 prospect Wander getting called up via MLB.com
Former NY sportswriter Kat O’Brien reveals she was raped by MLB player in 2002 via NY Post
Ranking MLB's City Connect uniforms via ESPN
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