For the first time since 2009, and third time since 2005, the Washington Nationals are a 100-loss ballclub. The 2022 team hit triple-digits in losses in the series opener with their divisional rivals from Atlanta, dropping an 8-0 decision in D.C., with Braves’ starter Bryce Elder tossing a complete game shutout on 106 pitches.
Nats’ skipper Davey Martinez was blunt when asked for his thoughts on losing the 100th game of the season in the 153rd game.
“It sucks, right?” Martinez asked rhetorically.
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“We all know it sucks, but we got to remember what we’re trying to do here, right?