More Bullpen Woes in Home Opening Loss

Nats Chat

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi

Baseball, Sports

4.9 • 575 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

The Nats lost 8-3 to the Pirates in their sold out home opener to begin the season 1-3 for the sixth consecutive year. Mark & Al recap a second straight day filled with bullpen struggles as the game was tied at 4 entering the top of the 8th. Matt Barnes and Tanner Rainey shared responsibility for the four late Pirates runs and overall the quartet of Nats relievers gave up ten hits in the afternoon. (12:00) MacKenzie Gore threw a so-so start as he gave up a trio of runs in 5.1 IP on 101 pitches. His pitch count was immediately high as it took over 40 pitches to get through the first two innings. Thus far this season, it seems like the Nationals starters are having sluggish beginnings to their outings. (17:20) The offense overcame a slow start and their performance was highlighted by Riley Adams' longest HR of his career. Adams got the start behind the plate as Keibert Ruiz served as the DH. (21:40) Victor Robles drew a pair of walks and also stole two bases on Monday. It is the first time that Robles has walked more than once in a game since April 26th last season. The hosts then explain where Robles is fitting into the organization's long term plans. (26:00) It was Michael A. Taylor's first game at Nationals Park since the World Series believe or not. He played well for Pittsburgh in their win and received a strong ovation from the crowd during introductions and before his initial at bat. (29:00) What to expect from attendance at Nationals Park this season? The listed crowd was over 40K for Opening Day in D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Make sure this season to check out Walter's self-pour beer wall, which includes 24 different items, including fireside chat, Vienna Lager, and Green City IPA.
0:11.0	Visit waltersDC.com for more information.
0:17.0	Here's the set. Taylor, huge lead he's going. The pitch swung on and line to left.
0:22.1	It's a base head.
0:23.2	Taylor slid into third will get up and coming to score as Rosario chases it into the corner.
0:28.9	Into second with an RBI double is Connor Joe.
0:32.3	The Pirates are back in front here in the eighth inning with their 10th hit of the afternoon.
0:36.5	It's Pittsburgh 4 and Washington 3.
0:39.3	Brady Sets delivers.
0:40.8	Swing and a long drive to right field.
0:42.9	Thomas going back, way back looking up, and it's off the wall and in play.
0:47.5	One run is scored.
0:49.0	Two runs have scored, and Teles will stop at third in its second with a two-run double is Brian Reynolds.
0:56.5	The Pirates now with runner second and third.
0:59.8	And two runs home.
1:01.1	It's Pittsburgh 8 in Washington 3.
1:05.0	And welcome to Natsch chat for Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, along with Mass and Sports.com, Nationals Insider Mark Zuckerman,
1:13.2	who was at Nasatels Park. I'm Al-Galdi, host of the Al-Galdi podcast. Well, the good news is that
1:19.0	the rain ended up not being much of a problem on Monday. The forecast for the Washington, D.C. area
1:24.4	for Monday called for quite a bit of rain, And so that Nasdaal's 20-4 regular
1:29.2	season home opener appeared to be in jeopardy, but the rain stopped. And while yes, it was cloudy. It
1:35.3	was cool. The weather certainly ended up being acceptable for playing. And so we on Monday did have
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