The Washington Nationals just took two of three from a very vulnerable New York Mets team. It had the same elements that have made the Nats great throughout March and April -- James Wood was a highlight factory, CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead homer and Cade Cavalli struck out 10 -- but there were also a few encouraging elements that suggested Washington could keep improving.

The District Territory crew also talks about Gus Varland and the bullpen, a controversial decision from Blake Butera, and whether this stretch from Miles Mikolas is the real deal. That, plus quick updates on a big-league signing at the start of the episode.

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The Washington Nationals, for the first time this year, have had a bit of cold stretch at the plate. Couple that with Zack Littell's struggles, and you see results like the 8-0 loss. That said...

It's fair to start putting James Wood and Juan Soto in the same sentence. We explain why, how the Nats need to supplement the lineup around their slugger and whether he can maintain it. That, plus some thoughts on the farm system.

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Kevin Frandsen and Eric Shellhouse go over Sunday's 2-1 victory against
the Chicago White Sox, finishing off a 17 game stretch in which they finished 9-8.
The red hot Nats sit at 3rd in the NL East division standings, as they look ahead
at a 3 game series in New York against the Mets.

Kevin and Eric discuss how manager Blake Butera and the rest of a young squad can keep this momentum rolling not just throughout April and the 2026 season, but for years to come.

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