With three shutout losses in the last five games, including 2-0 losses in Max Scherzer’s last two starts, the Washington Nationals’ offense has struggled to get much of anything going, even as they’ve had a couple of their expected everyday players return from injury.
Of course, the opposing pitchers have had something to do with that, but the Nats’ hitters have had a rough time creating opportunities.
“I’ve always said, look, when a game is like that, we’re just looking to string along a couple hits, get guys on base, walk, do whatever we can, you know,” Davey Martinez told reporters after Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.