I know it's tiresome to play the "imagine if the parties were reversed" game, but thinking about how Republicans (and right-wing media) would be reacting if a Democratic-controlled House was refusing to swear in a newly elected *Republican* member may be the apotheosis of this particular meme.

11 appearances 8 innings 12 hits 11 runs (9 earned) 8 walks 7 strikeouts 1-4, 1 blown save 10.13 ERA since Treinen's hat nonsense.

Congratulations Phillies:

Harrison Bader with an .800 OPS being lifter for a pinch runner: Cardinals fans say wha-??

I have long wondered why infielders and catchers both lunge to tag the runner when they should just place the glove down in front of the bag.

I am so torn between my desire to see the Phillies fans silenced and my desire to see Treinen blow this game.

Who let a freakin' trident into the stands in Seattle?

wow the Phillies signed Matt Adams, didn't know he was eligible

Michael Wolff: Is it dementia or something else? What one of Donald Trump's closest political advisors revealed to me.

I'm relieved that I did not try the Rita's custard sandwich until the Nats' final game. In a season like this one, I might've downed more than a few of these.

This is not what I want to see on the 11th anniversary of Jordan Zimmermann's no hitter.

Teddy Roosevelt wins the final Washington Nationals presidents race of 2025. George Washington takes the season title.

Apparently World Series Champion Michael A. Taylor is going to retire after the season. He leaves the game with the highest batting average, on base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS in World Series history.

Mitchell Parker. Who knew?

The Nationals teaching presidents were singing in the rain.

Wow! Strike from James Wood!

This is a lot of pitches for Ferrer. Not great given how many back to back games they're looking at.

Laz Diaz strikes again.

Just when you think you've seen it all. Let's see if I've got this straight. Runner is called out. Laz Diaz overturns the 2B ump? Then he asks Cairo if he wants to challenge. Replay is inconclusive. Laz Diaz: "The call is confirmed. The runner is safe." WTF

This absolutely sucks. Should not have had to use 3 relievers including Ferrer.

I mean it, if you're old enough to remember the first "Matlock," then you are denied free souvenirs from your favorite athlete.

Mitchell Parker getting robbed all night. Inning should be over. Bring in the challenge system!

Mitchell Parker a model of efficiency... Which begs the question, how is it that the Marlins have 66 wins?

Sure seems like Big Pharma spent way way more energy, money and lobbying capital on fighting Dems on prescription drugs than doing anything about the Secretary of HHS casually, and without any real evidence, telling everyone their products kill kids and give them autism.

Daylen Lile may be around to stay, folks.

Kyle Finnegan WSH: 20% K DET: 39% K Also Kyle Finnegan WSH: 30% splitters DET: 51% splitters

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 That Fundamental Interests Of United States Of America Would Be Irreparably Harmed If It Race-Based Harassment And Detention By Masked Thugs Were Even Temporarily Halted

If you're watching the US Open instead of the Nats game, YOU BLEW IT.

RIP Davey Johnson. Here's a great memory I very much enjoyed capturing: blog.letteddywin.com/2012/05/16/w...

Nobody does it better than @dcwash.bsky.social

Let me know if anybody wants 2 behind the dugout for tonight's game

The outs on the bases... 🤦

Josh Bell has baseball's longest streak without a stolen base in the majors. By a mile. I was surprised to learn this from @jaysonst.bsky.social because I could swear I'd seen Bell attempt steals multiple times. I was right, but... He just tried again and Yikes.

WW2 says wut?

Nats have now faced Jhoan Duran six times in the last four weeks with both the Twins and Phillies. They're batting .381 (8-for-21) vs. him. Everyone else is batting .199 vs. him this season.

Duran blows his second save against the Nationals this season. I hate when that happens.

We've been saying all season that these Nats needed the presence of a veteran position player with championship experience. Didn't expect it would be 23 year old Dylan Crews.

The umpires in Philadelphia seem to all have dinner reservations.

Well that's Phrustrating...

George Washington clocked Teddy Roosevelt with a "Welcome to George Washington University" sign! WTF George.

Impressive AB by Crews against Duran.

While we wait for Duran to warm up, can somebody explain to me why they wore the blue City Connects today? I mean, like the uni, hate the uni... doesn't matter. Can we all agree that wearing them once a week is enough?

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Well if we didn't know before, we know where Jackson Rutledge stands.

THIS! 👇

Well this got interesting fast. Nats bats are awake! Stakes just got higher for Jackson Rutledge.

Looks like the afternoon has arrived.

These Nats are not morning people.

1st inning home plate umpire disaster. Inning should be over on a double play with no runs scored and Parker throwing 17 pitches. Instead... who knows?