Game 131: Paolo Espino Interview + Robles Demoted to AAA

Nats Chat

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi

Sports, Baseball

4.9 • 573 Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2021

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

The Nats lost 12-6 to the Phillies as Patrick Corbin's nightmare season continued. Al & Mark begin with the surprising pregame news that Victor Robles is being sent down to AAA Rochester. Should we have seen this demotion coming? Will he wear a Nationals uniform again? (15:23) Corbin had another rough outing and allowed a pair of HRs in the process. His evening started off smooth, but everything changed starting in the fourth. At what point can we have a serious conversation on whether or not he should be moved to the bullpen? (24:01) Brad Hand was DFA'd by Toronto just one month after the Blue Jays sent the Nationals Riley Adams in exchange for the southpaw reliever. A trade that Mike Rizzo irrefutably has already won. (26:41) **If you've listened to this podcast at all this season, you know how much we enjoy Paolo Espino. "The Secret Weapon" joins Nats Chat to discuss his unusual journey in professional baseball. 2021 has been difficult for the Nats, but there is a lot inspiration to draw from Paolo's story. He was drafted in 2006 and waited fifteen years to earn his first career win in the Major Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:27.2	The 2-1. Keyboom launches one to left center field. Back on this one, McCutcheon looking up, and it is gone.
0:34.5	Into and back out of the Phillies bullpen. Carter Keyboom with a long line drive two run
0:40.8	Homer is sixth of the year and the nationals get the two runs right back and lead
0:45.3	five to two here's the two oh pitch and Marshawn hits one to deep left center field
0:50.6	bell chasing back toward the alley he'll turn to watch and it's gone.
0:59.3	It sneaks over the wall into the right corner of the Phillies bullpen.
1:05.7	First home run of the season for Raphael Marchand has tied the game at five in the top of the sixth inning.
1:08.0	And the Nationals lead is all gone.
1:12.6	Machado fires and the O2 is ripped into right field for a base hit. Soto will pick it up, McCutcheon headed home.
1:14.6	Soto's throw-in will be cut off by Ryan Zimmerman.
1:18.6	RBI single is a pinch hitter for Oduble Herrera, and the Phillies now lead 9 to 5.
1:24.6	Now the pitch.
1:25.6	Low in the dirt gets away from Ruiz. Here comes Seguer from third. He'll score.
1:31.1	And three runs home in the inning. It's now Philadelphia 12 and Washington 5 on a wild pitch on courts by
1:39.0	Swero. And welcome to Nat's chat for Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, along with National's insider Mark Zuckerman of Mass &Sports.com.
1:47.4	I'm Al-Galdi host of the Al-Galdi podcast.
1:50.3	Well, I want everyone listening to know that we're making history right now at this installment of the NatchSchat podcast because we're actually taping this as the game is still going on.
1:59.6	Wander Swero is still pitching in the top of the
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