Game 26: Another Grand Slam Leads to Another Loss

Nats Chat

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi

Sports, Baseball

4.9 • 573 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2021

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

The Nationals lost 5-3 to Atlanta as they surrendered a Grand Slam for the 2nd straight evening. Mark & Al run through the managerial decisions from the loss, ranging from when Juan Soto should have pinch hit, how the lineup was constructed, and the decision to walk the slumping Freddie Freeman in the 3rd inning. Should Soto have hit for Yan Gomes or Victor Robles in the 8th? (13:05) Is there a trade that GM Mike Rizzo should look into in order to bolster the lineup? Would this deal be somewhat imminent or not until July? (21:33) Erick Fedde's evening was a rough one as he gave up all five runs and continued his struggles against the Braves. However, the bullpen and mainly Kyle Finnegan, had an "Immaculate" Evening. (30:31) Finally, a preview of Jon Lester's Thursday start as Washington looks to avoid being swept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	So we've told you about Walters brunch.
0:02.2	Did you know that Walters also is open for lunch?
0:04.9	Monday through Friday, Walters opens at noon for lunch, midday baseball watching,
0:09.2	and even the occasional European soccer match.
0:11.6	So if you find yourself around the ballpark during the day,
0:14.5	make sure you walk on over to Walters.
0:17.0	Walters is a great spot to follow the Nats,
0:19.4	whether they're across the street or if they're on the road.
0:21.9	Plenty of TVs to watch with your friends.
0:24.8	Fetti leans in, takes the sign from Gomes, and he deals.
0:29.6	Swinging to fly ball, right field deep.
0:31.4	Harrison going back, turning around, this one carrying, and it is gone.
0:35.6	On the first pitch after the intentional walk. It's a grand slam for
0:40.3	Marcel Ozuna. And it's 4-0-0 Atlanta, and they hit a grand slam for the second night in a row.
0:48.5	And welcome in that chat for Thursday, May 6, 2021, along with Nationals Insider, Mark Zuckerman
0:53.8	of Massensports.com. I'm Al-Gi, host of Al Galdi podcast. Another loss for the nationals in this big series with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, a 5-3 loss on Wednesday night. Nats fall to 12 and 14 on the season. Give up a grand slam for a second consecutive game in this series. I'll tell you what, Mark, no matter what happens in game three on Wednesday. Can the Nats just not give up a grand slam for a second consecutive game in this series. I'll tell you what, Mark, no matter what happens in game three on Wednesday, can the Nats just not give up a grand slam?
1:15.5	Can we start with that?
1:16.7	Avoid the grand slam, maybe come through with a hit if they get the bases loaded themselves,
1:21.6	something that they could have used in this game.
1:24.3	There was a lot going on in this game, Al.
1:26.5	I feel like there's a lot for us to
1:28.6	discuss on this one, some decisions made that didn't work out, some decisions that maybe could
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