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Podcast: Nats Chat
Episode: Cubs Pull Away in the 5th
Description: The Nats lost 8-3 to the visiting Cubs on Tuesday evening to open their six game home stand. Al & Tim start with Trevor Williams; who was taken out in the pivotal top of the 5th and was charged with five runs allowed. Â Williams threw a shutout last week, but this outing was in line with his season that sports a 6.03 ERA in a dozen starts.(07:30) Five bullpen arms were needed and the first one used struggled the most. Â Andrew Chafin relieved Williams in the 5th and walked two of the three hitters he faced. Â Jackson Rutledge interestingly was...