Lost in the debacle that is the pitching is the fact that the offense can’t seem to string together more than three runs with consistency. Also, is it time to start developing conspiracy theories about Anthony Rendon? We have our money on “in Area 51 with Elvis.”
Here’s the scoop from South Capitol:
There’s no confusion here: The Nationals can’t get relief from bullpen concerns (WaPo)
Don't let the fact that the bullpen had two good days in a row fool you: this team, which has struggled out of the gate as much as any contender, is defined by its atrocity of a bullpen that gives up more runs, hits, homers, and walks on average than nearly any other bullpen.