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San Francisco Giants v Washington Nationals

Elfin: The Nationals Have Set A Grueling Pace For The Second Half

At the halfway point of the season, the Washington Nationals have a commanding lead over the NL East, and in just three seasons, have gone from the laughingstock of the league, to one of the most feared lineups in all of baseball. The only question is: Can they keep it up?

2012/07/09

Adam LaRoche is mobbed by teammates after driving in the winning run to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 during the ninth inning at Nats Park. (Credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Elfin: Thursday’s Victory Could Be Remembered For The Ages If The Nationals Do The Unthinkable

Last night’s 3-inning, 5-run rally back to victory against the San Francisco Giants gave the nationals more than just an improbably series sweep. It gave them more than just the confidence of knowing they are only a half-game back from being one of the 3 best teams in baseball. Last night’s 6-5 victory gave the Washington Nationals a night to look back on as a franchise turning point if they beat all the odds and bring hardware home in October.

2012/07/06

Elfin: Nationals Ravaging The Standings Despite Being Ravaged By Injuries

The Washington Nationals, one of the most decimated-by-injuries teams in the league with over 580 man-games missed, have still managed to maintain the 2nd largest division lead out of all 30 teams in Major League Baseball.

2012/06/19

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of their game at Nationals Park on June 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg Shuts Out Atlanta Braves

Even though Stephen Strasburg is on a three-game winning streak, his most recent starts hadn’t been especially smooth. On Saturday, he threw freely and easily, pitching four-hit ball for seven sharp innings to help lead the Washington Nationals over the Atlanta Braves 2-0.

106.7 The Fan–2012/06/02