Nats Drop Tough Game, Miss Teaching Moments

On April 19th, the Washington Nationals dropped a tough 7-6 decision to the San Francisco

Giants in 12 innings, marking their second.

Straight loss, even after putting up five runs for the 16th time this season, leading all

of Major League Baseball.

They jumped out early with James Wood crushing a lead-off homer in the first, then exploded

for four more in the second to grab a 5-3 lead.

But the Giants chipped away steadily, capitalizing on Nats' miscues to force extras.

But ninth inning tie came down to Gritty Base running, but Curtis Mead's decision

not to slide a third base, killed the rally.

As he admitted, it was a hundred percent mistake that cost the momentum, heading into the

late frames.

The Nats dominate early with the most first inning runs in baseball, and lead the National League

in seventh inning or later scoring, yet they go quiet.

In those crucial middle innings, missing Buns and chances to build a real cushion.

Major Drew Boutera says they've got plenty of teaching moments to unpack in tomorrow's

team meeting, stressing execution as the key to turning these.

Close ones into wins and building that consistent winning vibe.

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