Game 14: Bell Leads Cleveland Rally + Nats Perspective on Commanders Sale

The Nats couldn't keep their early lead and lost 4-3 to visiting Cleveland on Friday night. Al & Tim Shovers begin with the bullpen who for a third time in less than two weeks could not deliver a victory. Hunter Harvey and Carl Edwards Jr each struggled as an early 3-0 Washington lead became no more.

(08:00) Trevor Williams was in line for his 2nd victory of the season, but ended up with a no decision. The biggest knock on him so far are his high pitch counts as he threw 95 pitches in 5+ IP. One of the doubles allowed by Williams was aided by Victor Robles misjudgment, which leads to an extended discussion.

(16:00) The offense scored three runs in the 4th, but couldn't do anything after, in fact they only gathered a pair of hits after that frame. Luis Garcia did reach base four times, including a solo HR to get the scoring started. Lane Thomas had two hits, but also made a beautiful to throw out Jose Ramirez, who was trying to stretch a single into a double.

(23:30) Tim says to Al why he thinks the news that the Washington Commanders new ownership news (reportedly) is great news for the Nationals fan base in totality. Send in your thoughts to natschatpodcast@gmail.com