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Some nights, R.A. Dickey just has his stuff, and as with all knuckleballers, there isn’t much you can do. For instance, in 2012, he had about 25 of those nights. Be happy it was then, and not now, at least be happy for that, okay?
Here’s the news from New York...
Will Gio Gonzalez carry his mojo into October?
It looked like Gio Gonzalez was slipping for a minute there, but after a strong showing in Atlanta, he appears to be back on track. Now, the question: Will he stay on track for the playoffs?
The Nats have done well with adversity, but it hasn't totally defined their season
Thomas Boswell said that we're about to see the best possible iteration of the Nationals this year, if not ever, when Bryce Harper returns. In reality, it was more just everyone having a good year outside of the bullpen (which had a good year after July 14th.)
Stephen Drew puts off surgery, makes own playoff push
Stephen Drew has been on the DL for ages, with his abdominal muscle torn away from the bone. Instead of getting surgery, he's trying to run, and be useful on the baseball field, which is admirable if not dangerous. But if he's healthy and going well, the Nats like the idea of having him on the bench.
Matt Grace feels "in rhythm," feeling good as postseason approaches
Sammy Solis has found his stride in September and August, but Matt Grace has just been consistent -- not bad, not great, just consistent. Now, he's feeling his best.
Bryce Harper wears an Ole Miss helmet, Ole Miss freaks out
To be fair, we would too.
TMZ overstates Bryce Harper's (very tall) Uber driver
Bryce Harper Ubers w/ "World's Tallest Man," TMZ told us. Okay? Cool?
Nats to host Halloween-themed pep rally before the playoffs
Things will get spooky down in the Navy Yard in October, 27 days before Halloween, because why not, right?
Today’s Game: Nationals vs Mets — 7:10 PM
Probable Pitchers: Edwin Jackson vs Robert Gsellman
Magic Number to clinch NL #2 seed: 4