Spectacular day at Nationals Park. It'll be interesting to see how these bats do against a pitcher who's not in the TrajectArc machine yet!

#WSH James Wood homers (9) on a fly ball to left center off #Braves Martín Pérez. 🏳 413ft, 🔥112.2mph, 28.0° ATL 8 @ WSH 6 · BOT 6

Teddy Roosevelt Guy distracted by the National Zoo's new baby elephant.

#WSH Daylen Lile homers (3) on a fly ball to center off #Braves Didier Fuentes. James Wood scores. Luis García Jr. scores. 🏳 407ft, 105.6mph, 28.0° ATL 1 @ WSH 3 · BOT 1

Is that unfamiliar voice in the presser @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social ?

Aussie power!!!

For the first time in my life, I've been gerrymandered into an open swing district. Should I run for Congress? Bull Moose Party?

Did Foster Griffin just pull a Scherzer?

James Wood! 114.5 mph  Wood has 5 career 114+ mph homers. All other Nationals have 4 total under Statcast (Harper 2, Soto + Schwarber 1)  Most 110+ mph home runs, Nationals under Statcast (2015): Juan Soto: 21 Bryce Harper: 20 James Wood: 19

Who is this pitcher and what have you done with Jake Irvin?

I never thought Mets fans were exaggerating or anything, but after a mere 21 games of watching on a daily basis — most recently something about seeing Conforto tie it and Kimbrel lose it and PCA score the winner — I’m here to affirm that yours really is a uniquely dramatic agony

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George Washington wins a musical presidents race on Military Appreciation night. Teddy Roosevelt still winless on the season.

I may already have my game photo

The best Nats game of 2012 was "turn back the clock night" where there were no piped-in sounds--just the organ an Jerome the PA announcer telling you who was batting or pitching.

"He’s just trying to be safe for his teammate." I'm going to say it. This kid Blake Butera is a natural leader. See y'all tonight at Nationals Park.

This baseball game is crazy. That is all.

It's not always pretty. Just keep hustling and sometimes good things happen. #Nats

There is nothing quite like how Dave Jageler calls a crazy play lol

New Banner beat reporter Kyle Williams added to the Nationals Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/UA8sUnF (Yes still keeping it updated. Suggestions always welcome)

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Personal news: I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining the @BaltimoreBanner as the new Washington Nationals reporter! I'm incredibly grateful for the chance to cover the Nationals as the Banner expands its coverage to D.C.

FWIW @enosarris.bsky.social @brittghiroli.bsky.social on Rates & Barrels you concluded that "if the Nationals finish the season 15th in wOBA, that's a lot of progress." Just wanted to point out that they finished 15th in xwOBA in 2025.

Simon Matthews had a lot to say to Mitchell Parker. Parker listened. And it worked. Got the double play ball he wanted from Cruz. And yet here we are an error later and Mitchell's done.

Michael Parker looking like the good Mitchell Parker we once knew.

How does an overturned strike call show up on a catcher's framing score?

Nice AB by Brady despite the result. Nats working these ABs have definitely knocked Keller out of this game.

Goodbye!

I wish the pre- and post-game shows on Nationals TV were a bit longer, but Alexa Datt is doing a great job with interviews that deliver insights from both the clubhouse and the front office.

If things were nothing at all like they actually are, they would be different

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Sadly Joey Wiemer more effective tonight than most of the Nats arms.

Why is Lord pitching and not, say, Jorbit Vivas?

Wut is happening.

What's a slugger to do?

Probably smart not to challenge, but that's why we could use real ABS.

Great AB by CJ Abrams!!!

Keibert delivers again! Another Jacob Young clutch 104mph hit and then Ruiz comes through. What is in the water?!?

This will be the evergreen post of 2026.

The line is moving!!!

Jacob Young another opposite field double, this one at 104mph. His increased bat speed is one of many fascinating stories for this team this year. Next Gen Natitude indeed.

Argh. Garcia smoked that 107 off the bat.

Amazing. I thought Nats fans had it bad with Fridays and Saturdays. These poor Brewers fans are seeing their new City Connect jerseys (with the curly W cap) for the entire series.

Miwaukee Brewers marketing department: Buy our new City Connect jerseys with the curly W cap! Milwaukee Brewers players and fans: Burn them all!

Would not have looked good pulling Griffin from his 1-hitter if Brad Lord hadn't pulled that off, but Butera is pushing all the right buttons. Didn't want Griffin facing Contreras with 2 men on. Lord gets 2 outs on 2 pitches. Butera (Kilambi?) looking like a genius.

ALERT: Foster Griffin is pitching a gem through 5 innings. He's at 70 pitches. How deep can he go vs the Brewers?

It's encouraging to see that after 2 weeks, Nationals.TV has a lot more ads that aren't just for the Nationals and MLB. We should all be happy about this. Team revenue is now directly tied to their ability to sell subscriptions and ads.

Foster Griffin threw 5 different pitch types at William Contreras in that plate appearance. He's fun to watch.