Game 33: Finnegan's Blown Save Negates Late Comeback

Nats Chat

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi

Sports, Baseball

4.9 • 573 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

The Nats lost 8-7 in heartbreaking fashion in Arizona as the 9th inning saw the lead change hands multiple times. Al & Mark (Live from Phoenix) do their best to sort through everything, but begin with a recap of MacKenzie Gore's outing. Gore allowed a pair of runs in six innings, but struck out nine in the process. (09:20) The Nationals staged a furious five run rally in the top of the 9th; capped by Lane Thomas' 2 run HR to temporarily give Washington the lead. This all began when Keibert Ruiz hit a leadoff homer to cut the deficit to 6-3. The lead was a brief one as Kyle Finnegan could not hang onto it and walked in the decisive Arizona run. (16:15) Jeimer Candelario was hospitalized on Friday evening due to dehydration and Victor Robles exited the game early on Saturday night due a tweaked back. Mark gives a first hand account on where both players stand entering Sunday's series finale. (19:40) The bullpen did not have a particularly good evening, but Thad Ward did have a good outing. Mason Thompson struggled on the mound, but didn't have stellar defense behind him. This leads to an explanation of the bizarre Diamondback HR that tied the game in the bottom of the 9th. Should Finnegan remain as the team's closer? (29:00) Closing thoughts that encompass what all the positives are to look for in the difficult defeat. (Hint: MacKenzie Gore's development). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:16.1	Or a new baseball, getting the sign through Pitchcom from Ruiz. Runners lead second lead second and third two out the kick in here it comes
0:23.4	Swang and a miss he blows him away with another fastball the ninth strikeout for mackenzie gore
0:30.5	The pitch sway the ground ball left side toward the whole Bargis dives to get it
0:34.1	He's on his knees with nothing else he can do in from third to score his fletcher and it's now Arizona six in Washington due now the pitch
0:44.8	Swing and a long drive to right field this is way back going going and long gone goodbye
0:52.4	Kbert Ruiz with a bomb to straightaway right field.
0:56.5	Chafin sets the pitch.
0:58.0	Swing in a line, drive, a pace hit into left field.
1:00.8	One run is scored.
1:02.2	Chavis around third coming to the plate.
1:04.3	He will score.
1:05.4	And Vargas heads to second base with a tying run into scoring position.
1:10.7	Now the second.
1:12.3	Abrams off second to pitch.
1:14.0	Swinging a long drive.
1:15.2	Deep left field.
1:16.4	This is way back.
1:17.7	Going.
1:18.4	Going.
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