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Wire Taps: Mark Melancon not just a closer; Mat Latos leaves early; Reynaldo Lopez looks to bigger things

Well, that was a really good night for the Nats. And a really horrible, abysmal, existential crisis-inducing one for the New York Mets.

Mark Melancon is no longer just a closer
The Nats' new closer isn't quite used to working in non-save situations, but is up for anything.

Brewer: The ride hasn't been smooth, but the Nats are making the right calls
It may look as if the Nationals are carefree, with one of the best records in baseball. That would be incorrect -- the Nats have been injured, slumping, losing, melting down.