The Nationals have 6 games left. Their max win total is 84; their minimum is 78. Based on the entire season, it seems like they’re a .500 club, so 81-81 seems like the right outcome here.
Here’s the scoop from South Capitol, where the Nats are playing meaningless baseball for the first time in three years and Bryce Harper is making his potential final stand:
On base running and how young players change the Nationals’ game (WaPo)
Wilmer Difo is still missing signs. Many other Nats are young, and are making baserunning gaffes. Can they improve next year to weaponize their crazy speed?