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Nats Chat
A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
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Game 59: Bullpen Turns Close Game Into a Laugher
The Nats were routed 11-3 in Sunday's rubber match as the bullpen was unable to keep it close against Philadelphia's powerful lineup. Mark & Al lay out how…
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Game 58: Back to Last Place + Strasburg Report
The Nats lost 4-2 on Saturday to Philadelphia to move behind the Phillies by a game in the standings. Al starts with MacKenzie Gore's OK outing where he…
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Game 57: Win Over the Phils Ties Them in the Standings
The Nats are now tied for 4th place in the NL East with Philadelphia after holding on for dear life in an 8-7 victory over the visiting Phillies. Mark & Al…
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Game 56: Nats Crush 5 HRs in Dodger Stadium Triumph
A jam packed edition of Nats Chat after a 10-6 victory over the Dodgers to avoid the sweep. Mark (Live from LA) & Al marvel at the five home runs hit by the…
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Game 55: Nats Drop Their 3rd in a Row
The Nats made it interesting at the Dodgers until the bullpen couldn't keep it competitive in a 9-3 loss. Mark (Live from Dodger Stadium) & Al evaluate the…
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Game 54: Abrams' Error Leads to Midgame Demise
The Nats lost 6-1 at the Dodgers on Memorial Day evening. Mark (Live from Dodger Stadium) & Al put in perspective where the franchise stands after 54 games…
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Game 53: Sour End to Gore's Gem
The Nationals missed a chance to sweep in Kansas City as they instead lost 3-2 on a walk-off single by Michael Massey. Mark (Live from KC) & Al delve into…
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Game 52: Bullpen Picks up Gray's Slack in Win
The Nats scored all their runs in the 6th inning in a 4-2 Saturday afternoon victory in Kansas City. Al & Mark (Live from KC) run through the big inning that…
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Game 51: Garcia's 6 Hits Highlight Victorious Slugfest
The Nats prevailed 12-10 in Kansas City in a wild Friday night affair. Mark (Live from Kauffman Stadium) & Al recap the busy night for the offense that saw…
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Game 50: Harvey Blown Save Spoils Comeback Effort
The Nats staged an impressive 7th inning rally, but it was all for naught after Rougned Odor's 2 out HR in the 9th inning off of Hunter Harvey to give San…
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Game 49: Bullpen Steps Up in Victory
The Nats beat the Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night to even the series. Mark & Al recap the victory and point out how Washington and San Diego have similar records…
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Game 48: Soto Homers in Return to D.C.
Juan Soto returned for to D.C. for the 2nd time since being dealt last August. The Padres defeated the Nats 7-4 to open up the 3 game series as Soto homered…
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Game 47: Adams' 4 Hit Day in Rubber Match Victory
The Nats beat the Tigers 6-4 for their 20th victory of the season to take the series. Mark & Al recount the unusual game that saw Washington collect 18 hits…
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Game 46: Corbin & Candelario Lead the Way
The Nats ended their four game skid by topping Detroit 5-2 on Saturday afternoon in a game that lasted just a tad over two hours. Al praises the lineup for…
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Game 45: Furious Rally Comes Up Short
The Nats lost 8-6 on Friday to visiting Detroit after trailing 8-0 in the 6th inning. Mark & Al break down Jake Irvin's short outing and wonder how much this…
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Game 44: Swept in Miami + Answering Strasburg Email
The Nats suffered a disappointing sweep in Miami as they lost 5-3 on Thursday afternoon. Al & Mark scratch their heads at how the Marlins have absolutely…
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Game 43: Another One Run Loss in Miami
The Nats came up just short again in Miami as they lost 4-3 on Wednesday evening. Mark & Al dissect MacKenzie Gore's outing that lasted just a shade over 5…
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Game 42: Gray's Gem Wasted After Soler's Walk-off HR
The Nats suffered a gut punch loss in Miami on Tuesday night as their comeback efforts resulted in a 5-4 loss after Jorge Soler homered off of Hunter Harvey in…
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Game 41: Meneses & the Nats Smash the Mets
The Nats split the series against New York as they routed the Mets 10-3 on Monday afternoon in D.C.. Mark & Al tip their caps to Joey Meneses who had a…
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Games 39 & 40: Mother's Day Split
The Nats & Mets split the pair of games concluded on Mother's Day Sunday in D.C. (Nats won 3-2 & later lost 8-2). Mark & Al begin though with reaction to how…
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Rain Delay Quick Edition
Saturday was a long day at the ballpark, but not much baseball was played as the game was suspended until Sunday afternoon. Tim Shovers quick a very update on…
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Game 38: Gore's High Pitch Count Ends His Night Early
The Nats could not hold onto their early lead and lost 3-2 to the Mets on Friday evening. Al recaps MacKenzie Gore's laborious yet scoreless outing that only…
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Game 37: Gray & the Offense Carry the Day
The Nationals cruised Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco 11-6 in the series rubber match. Mark (Live from Oracle Park) & Al start with Josiah Gray's victory…
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Game 36: Nats Fall Behind Right Away in Defeat
The Nats lost 4-1 on Tuesday evening to even the series as the Giants scored two runs in the 1st inning and never looked back. Al & Mark (Live from San…
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Game 35: Irvin Shines in San Fran Victory
This time the Nats offense delivered in the 1st inning and gave Jake Irvin a lead he would never relinquish in Monday evening's 5-1 victory at the Giants. Mark…
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Game 34: "Joey Four Bags" Comes Through in the 9th
The Nationals rallied again in the 9th in Arizona and this time they were rewarded with a 9-8 victory. Mark (Live from Phoenix) & Al have another comeback to…
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Game 33: Finnegan's Blown Save Negates Late Comeback
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…
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Game 32: Quiet Night for the Bats in Arizona
The Nats lost 3-1 in Arizona to open up their two city/ six game road trip. Mark (Live from Phoenix) & Al discuss how the offense was no match for Diamondbacks…
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Game 31: Call Dials Up a Walk-Off HR to Cap Corbin's Gem
Thursday was an exciting day for the Nationals for many reasons, but with the most important being Alex Call's Walk-off HR to lead-off the 9th inning and give…
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Game 30: Abrams the Hero in Irvin's Debut
The Nats defeated the Cubs 2-1 on an evening where Jake Irvin made his Major League debut on the mound. Mark & Al analyze the right hander's first Big League…
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Game 29: Abrams Has 3 Hits in Victory
The Nats beat the Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday night as the offense broke the tie open in the 7th with a trio of runs. Al & Mark start though by breaking down the…
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Game 28: Gore Struggles vs. the Cubs
MacKenzie Gore was dealt a loss by the visiting Cubs as he was not able to make it through five innings. Al & Mark examine the left hander's difficult outing…
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Game 27: Gray Beats the Pirates
The Nats ended April on a high note as they handled the Pirates 7-2 following a lengthy rain delay. Mark & Al begin with praise for Josiah Gray who only…
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Games 25 & 26: Swept in the Doubleheader
The Nationals were no match for visiting Pittsburgh on Saturday in the twin bill. They lost the opener 6-3 and then were clobbered 16-1 in the nightcap. Al &…
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Game 24: Abrams' Grand Slam Not Enough in NY
The Nationals were six outs away from a series sweep, but the Mets got to Mason Thompson in the bottom of the 8th and New York prevailed 9-8. Mark & Al start…
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Game 23: Gore Dazzles in New York
The Nats continued their hot road trip as they beat the Mets 4-1 for their fourth victory in the past five games. Al begins with high praise for MacKenzie Gore…
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Game 22: Gray Strikes Out Nine in Shutout Win
The Nationals shutout the Mets 5-0 in New York as Josiah Gray earned his first victory of the season. Al examines Gray's excellent outing where he struck nine…
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Game 21: "Sweep Dreams" Dusted Away
**This episode is sponsored by shirtgoodhq.com - Custom DC novelty shirts**The Nationals were not able to complete the sweep as they lost 3-1 on Sunday…
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Game 20: Abrams Goes Deep in Chilly Win
The Nationals won their second straight in frigid Minnesota as they handled the Twins 10-4 on Saturday afternoon. Mark (From Target Field) & Al start with CJ…
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Game 19: "Joey Four Bags" Sparks The Victorious Rally
The Nationals staged a late inning comeback in Minnesota to win 3-2 on Friday evening. Mark (Live from a very cold Target Field) & Al give props to Joey…
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Game 18: Shutout Again by Baltimore
The Nats were shutout yet again from the Orioles in a 4-0 loss that resulted in them being swept at home in the short series. Al & Mark focus on how the…
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Game 17: Offense Lets Down Gray Again + Soto Eyebrow Raising Comments to SI
The Nats were shutout 1-0 by the visiting Orioles and Josiah Gray yet again was given absolutely zero run support. Mark & Al run through another poor evening…
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Game 16: Garrett Leaves His Mark in Comeback Win
The Nats held an exciting 8th inning rally to defeat Cleveland 7-6 on Sunday afternoon in D.C. Mark & Al run through all the major moments from the Washington…
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Game 15: Bats Go Quiet Again in Late Innings
The Nats lost their fourth in a row on Saturday; a 6-4 defeat at the hands of visiting Cleveland, that began late after a nearly two hour rain delay on Jackie…
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Game 14: Bell Leads Cleveland Rally + Nats Perspective on Commanders Sale
The Nats couldn't keep their early lead and lost 4-3 to visiting Cleveland on Friday night. Al & Tim Shovers begin with the bullpen who for a third time in…
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Game 13: Gore Doesn't Last 4 Innings in Narrow Loss
The Nats lost the series rubber match in Anaheim 3-2 and came up short for the first time when MacKenzie Gore took the mound. Al & Mark (Live from Angels…
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Game 12: Shutout by Ohtani
The Nats were no match for the right arm of Shohei Ohtani as they were blanked 2-0 by the Angels on Tuesday night. Mark (Live from Anaheim) & Al tip their caps…
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Game 11: Bullpen Bounces Back in Anaheim
The Nats ralled in California to beat the Angels 6-4 on Monday evening after trailing early on by three runs. Al & Mark (Live from Anaheim) begin with the…
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Game 10: Fatigued Bullpen Can't Keep the Lead
The Nats had to settle for a series split in Colorado as the bullpen could not maintain a 6-3 lead and ultimately Washington lost 7-6. Mark (Live from Coors…
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Game 9: Nats Hang On For Stone Garrett's Big Night
The Nats have won two in a row for the first time in 2023 as they held off the rallying Rockies 7-6 on Saturday evening. Mark (Live from Coors Field) & Al…
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Game 8: Gore Moves to 2-0
The Nationals doubled up the Rockies 10-5 as MacKenzie Gore improved to 2-0 in as many starts. Al & Mark (Live from Denver) examine the lefty's strong start…
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Game 1: Abrams Commits a Trio of Errors in Opening Day Defeat
The Nats lost 7-2 to the Braves on a beautiful but cold Opening Day in D.C. Mark & Al recap the sloppy defensive effort as the young SS CJ Abrams had three…
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Game 7: Gray's Gem Wasted in Coors Field
The Nationals skid extended to four games in a 1-0 loss in Colorado. Mark (Live for Coors Field) & Al balance the negative of the lineup with the big picture…
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Game 6: Swept by the Rays
The Nationals were swept by the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 as Patrick Corbin is now 0-2 on the season. Al Galdi solo hosts this edition and recap the lefty's…
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Game 5: Finnegan Implodes in the 9th
Kyle Finnegan inherited a ninth inning one run lead, but after a trio of 9th inning Tampa homers, Tuesday became a 10-6 loss for the Nationals in D.C. Mark &…
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Game 4: Offense Only Collects 4 Hits in Defeat
The Nats lost the series opener to the visiting Rays 6-2 as the offense only mustered four hits. Al & Mark begin with the struggling lineup and wonder... is…
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Game 3: Gore Impresses and Wins in Nats Debut
The Nationals defeated Atlanta 4-1 on Sunday afternoon for their first victory of 2023. Mark & Al examine MacKenzie Gore's solid 1st outing in Washington as he…
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Game 2: Gray Allows 3 Homers in Season Debut
The Nats lost 7-1 on Saturday afternoon to visiting Atlanta as the Braves went "Back to Back" right off the bat against Josiah Gray. Al & Mark wonder why the…
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2023 Nationals Season Preview
This week the Nationals will begin their 19th season of play when they welcome Atlanta to D.C. on Thursday afternoon. Mark & Al get you set for the Podcast's…
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Cavalli Out for the Year
The Nationals were dealt a terrible blow last week as it was announced that Cade Cavalli will have "Tommy John" surgery in his right elbow and will miss the…