The article discusses the importance of clutch hitting in baseball, particularly focusing on the Washington Nationals' recent game against the New York Mets. Despite having multiple opportunities with runners in scoring position, the Nationals were unable to capitalize, achieving their first hit in such situations only in the eighth inning when the game was already out of reach. The Mets, conversely, successfully converted their opportunities, leading to a significant loss for Washington. Manager Dave Martinez emphasized the need for better pitch selection, while player Jacob Young lamented missed chances at crucial moments.
The Nationals had nine at-bats with runners in scoring position at Nationals Park. But they didn't have a hit in those situations until the eighth inning.
When we chase, nothing good comes out of it. We got to stop chasing, especially with guys on base. We got to get good pitches to it.
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