Wood Homers in Boston Loss
The Nats lost 6-3 on Monday night to the streaking Red Sox. Mark (From Fenway Park) & Al discuss the team getting a tour inside the Green Monster during the afternoon. Nats Chat also has now broadcasted in every MLB Ballpark since we launched in 2021.
(05:30) James Wood led the game off with his 21st homer of the season. Wood has the 3rd most home runs in the NL; trailing only Kyle Schwarber & Hunter Goodman.
(08:45) Boston's winning pitcher was Ranger Suarez, who is performing well after signing a 5-year/ $130 Million deal. This leads to a Foster Griffin conversation about his future past this season.
(15:00) Miles Mikolas gave up a pair of homers in the bottom of the 1st and the Nationals never overcame the deficit. Mikolas then did settle in a bit and lasted seven innings overall; including a stretch of retiring fourteen straight batters.
(20:00) Both Mitchell Parker & Richard Lovelady were both sent to the IL on Monday. The two pitchers called up to take their roster spots are Riley Cornelio & Carson Palmquist.
(24:10) Paul Toboni met with reporters prior the game. Toboni was mostly asked about the team's plans for the Trade Deadline, Foster Griffin's future, CJ Abrams' situation, and more.
(28:00) The potentially tricky situation for Toboni at the August 3rd deadline.