"The Nats should have won the game running away, and once again bad base running, bad defense, and bad pitching turned a lead into a loss."
"Analysts feel that a team's record in 1-run games is a reflection on the manager. But these are team wins and losses."
"Cornelio was optioned back last night, and the team will bring in a fresh arm for today's game."
"The OAA defense stat is now giving us a picture of what the Nats have - and don't have."
The Washington Nationals are currently in third place but are 5 games under .500. They have struggled with base running, defense, and pitching, resulting in a disappointing 2-5 record in 1-run games. Riley Cornelio's debut was particularly poor, leading to his optioning back to the minors. The team faces challenges in finding a suitable replacement pitcher due to the 15-day option rule. Manager Blake Butera's bullpen usage is under scrutiny, and upcoming statistics will provide more clarity on the team's performance.
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