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Blanked Again in Texas

31 minutes Posted Aug 21, 2026 at 6:06 am.

) Will deGrom make it into Cooperstown?

) CJ Abrams sat on Thursday night due to a sprained ankle that occurred in the 9th inning on Wednesday. Abrams still has not switched to 2B despite the news coming out last week.

) Andrew Alvarez only gave up one run in five innings of work. Alvarez did manuever the tight rope as he issued three walks and his ERA is currently at 3.60 in 19 appearances.

) Will Alvarez fit into next season's starting rotation?

) Three bullpen arms combined to toss three scoreless frames. Clayton Beeter's ERA is at 3.46 the season.

) The road trip moves to Miami for three games over the weekend. The Marlins are at .500 on the yearand Brad Lord will take the mound on Friday evening for the Nats.

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The Nats were shutout for the second time in three days as they fell 2-0 on Thursday night in Texas. Mark (From Arlington, TX) & Al begin with Jacob deGrom, who had a vintage performance against Washington. The former Cy Young winner struck out ten while only allowing one Brady House single in six innings on the mound.

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