OPINION:
This year’s Washington Nationals team has shown flashes of brilliance reminiscent of the 2019 championship squad. The offense is hitting and the starting pitching has given us a chance to win.
Unfortunately, the bullpen is giving those chances away.
Too many games have been lost in the later innings because of a relief staff that simply cannot hold a lead.
If the Nats had hung onto just half of those blown games, they would be leading the division instead of hovering around .500.
To the Lerner family and Nationals management: It’s time to spend. Invest in proven, quality relief pitchers. Winning in the majors isn’t cheap, but your dedicated season ticket holders and fans deserve a team capable of closing out games and competing for a pennant.
HOWIE LIND
Washington
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