"'The Braves pitched two or three good games against us,' [Davey Johnson] said. 'I like where we’re at. I wouldn’t want to switch places with ’em. Our destiny is in our own hands. We’ve been consistent and resilient all year.'"
Tonight's game cancelled, via @Nationals on teh tweeters. Details to follow, rumors of 4:00/7:00 DH tomorrow
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from LA Times' Bill Shaikin updated report: "Yocum also issued the following statement: 'I would like to correct the misimpression generated from today’s L.A. Times article, that I have not been a participant in discussions with the Washington Nationals regarding the recovery strategy for pitcher Stephen Strasburg. In fact, I have been contacted repeatedly and have had numerous discussions with the Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and the team’s medical personnel, as recently as mid-August. While the final decision was up to the team, as is standard practice, I was supportive of their decision and am comfortable that my medical advice was responsibly considered.'"
The Washington Nationals win 2-0 on HRs by Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond, who support John Lannan's 5.2 strong IP. The Nats SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP the Mets and finish the season series with the NL East rivals 14-4.
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The Chicago Cubs decided to go out like chumps after getting knocked around and swept in their four-game visit to the nation's capital. See you next year, Chicago. SWEEEEEEEEP! Nats win, 9-2 final, and sweep four straight.
A nice round number to start the countdown at? 20 wins or Braves losses and we WILL be seeing Postseason Baseball in DC!
An interesting piece by an Expos fan about finally letting go of that franchise, and cheering for the Nats.
In which CBS Sports' "Eye on Baseball" rolls out quite the clever Strasburg Shutdown graphic.

