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Brother Buzz

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4. That interruption in play can actually hurt the Nationals

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 15, 2019, 12:45 PM

Oct 2019

Their sticks could chill a bit; hitting good at the MLB level requires facing good pitching daily to keep the eyes sharp and dialed in. Batting practice doesn't do it.

That being said, the Nationals peaked at just the right time and you can bet dimes to donuts Martinez is massaging the message to keep his boys focused.

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Nats just rolling along! 8-1 over the Cards [View all] ChubbyStar Oct 2019 OP

GREAT to see!!! elleng Oct 2019 #1

The Nats customerserviceguy Oct 2019 #2

That interruption in play can actually hurt the Nationals Brother Buzz Oct 2019 #4

The Cardinals left their bats in Atlanta. nt Gore1FL Oct 2019 #3

Seems all the teams who were hot (in the national league) are burned out. triron Oct 2019 #5