Okay, the Nats are scuffling. But, because yesterday was all gloom and doom, here are some happier points: First, the 2012 and 2016 Nats, who both could’ve made it out of the first round quite easily, went 4-3 in the last seven games of the regular season — i.e., the week we’re in right now. Plus, Bryce Harper can run and kind of hit. And Trea Turner was on base all night. And Jayson Werth made hard contact!
Okay. With that in mind, here’s what’s new in Washington.
Here's why the Nationals can win the World Series
The lineup is deep, the starting rotation is flat out incredible, the bullpen does its job, and the bench is stellar.