The Washington Nationals are on a positive streak, boasting a 9-4 record in the past two weeks. Their recent win set a new scoring record with an impressive 7-run performance in the 10th inning. Pitcher Jake Irvin, who excelled in his last outing with 8.0 innings, is set to pitch again, raising concerns about his past struggles after lengthy appearances. Meanwhile, closer Kyle Finnegan is returning from fatigue while Jacob Young is making strides toward recovery. Defensive challenges continue to be an issue with underperforming players like Luis Garcia Jr., impacting overall performance.
"They're all playing well." manager Dave Martinez said about last night's game. The Nationals are experiencing a hot streak with strong performances from both pitching and batting.
Jake Irvin, who pitched 8.0 innings in his last outing, is on the mound again as the team hopes he doesn't repeat last year's struggles after similar performances.
Manager Dave Martinez is being cautious with Jacob Young's return from injury, likely opting for minor league games before he joins the active roster.
The Nationals' defensive metrics reveal struggles, particularly with target players like Paul DeJong missing significant playing time and Luis Garcia's defensive slump.
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