Better slightly late than never, but the Washington Nationals finally appear to be heating up a bit this season. As their schedule softens up a bit, they were able to win their third series in a row, taking two of three against the Cincinnati Reds.
All phases of the game appear to be syncing up at the right time, with the offense providing plenty of runs, starting pitching staying reliable, and yes, even the bullpen getting better.
Here are the main takeaways from the team’s series against the Reds...
The Good
With the series in the balance on Sunday, the Nats sent Max Scherzer to the mound, a situation that used to be a favorable situation for the team.