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Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals for April 14, 2022. Thank you for starting your day with us.
Upcoming Game Schedule
- Thursday, April 14, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates; 6:35 p.m. EDT
- Friday, April 15, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates; 6:35 p.m. EDT
- Saturday, April 16, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates; 6:35 p.m. EDT
- Sunday, April 17, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates; 1:35 p.m. EDT
Leading today’s Morning Briefing: RHP Josiah Gray shuts out the defending champs for his first win of the season; Nationals take the series. After a somewhat bumpy game against the New York Mets last week, Josiah Gray got his first win of the 2022 season as the Washington Nationals traveled to meet the 2021 World Series Champions: the Atlanta Braves. Not only did the Nationals win a close game this afternoon against the Braves but also won two of three games, yes that is a series win. Click here to read our game recap.
Quick Notes: Sean Doolittle’s magic is back, 1-2-3 inning in Atlanta; has yet to issue a hit during the 2022 season. The Nationals brought back fan-favorite Sean Doolittle during the offseason, and there were many who thought that he was done. Well, it looks like that isn’t the case. not only did Doolittle pitch a 1-2-3 inning with just six pitches but he has yet to issue a hit in the 2022 season.
Tonight, the Washington Nationals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Nationals are going to send RHP Joan Adon to the mound to face the Pirates. Make sure to check the website today for our Game Notes before the game.
Need a good laugh: Check out this video of Shohei Ohtani giving his bat "CPR."
Must Read: The Legend of Juan Soto: Inside the Mind of MLB’s Best Hitter. Tom Verducci in Sports Illustrated how the Nationals' right fielder is the greatest hitting prodigy since Ted Williams. He conquers baseball’s top pitchers by seeing the game on a higher level. From the article "An études is a batting drill for a pianist. It is a short work written as a teaching aid. But from the hand of Chopin, études elevate to concert repertory. So it is with the Études of Soto: Utilitarian practice becomes artistic masterwork." Click here to read the full article.
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