Amid Wildcard Contenders After Win

About this episode

The Nats discuss their recent win and current wildcard standings.

The Nats are now two games above .500 after Tuesday night's 6-3 win over the Giants. Mark (From San Francisco) & Al begin with a rarity on this podcast; a wildcard standings update. Washington is now in a 3-way tie for the final wildcard spot; something that was unfathomable a few months ago. (7:15) Luis Garcia Jr. hit a 2-run HR to continue the team's recent pattern of scoring in the 1st inning. It was the 3rd time on this road trip that the Nationals went up 2-0 right away. (12:00) Wood bolstered his MVP campaign by gathering three hits, scoring two runs, stealing a base, and knocking in a run. Wood singled in the top of the 1st before Garcia Jr. brought him with a homer. (20:00) Andrew Alvarez escaped jams all night in his four innings of scoreless work. Brad Lord took over for Alvarez and pitched into the 7th without giving up a run. Lord's ERA is now down to 2.30. (24:30) Nationals go for the sweep on Wednesday afternoon with Foster Griffin on the mound.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Zuckerman, Al Galdi

Topics covered

• wildcard standings
• Washington Nationals
• baseball performance
• MVP campaign
• game recap

Keywords

• wildcard
• Luis Garcia Jr.
• Andrew Alvarez
• Brad Lord
• Washington Nationals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants

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