The Washington Nationals are in a tough position coming off a poor start to their road trip. A win is essential for morale, as they are looking to avoid a 1-4 run and have a tough path ahead to finish strong. The bullpen's performance has raised red flags, indicating a lack of effective planning and investment in players. The reluctance to spend on stable options heightens the pressure on their current lineup, especially with the inadequate structure of the relief team and dependence on subpar performances.
"If the Nats want to come out of this road trip feeling good it's hard to imagine it without this win. Losing means they have to go 4-1 in the last five to salvage it."
"Worse is just how bad the bullpen looks top to bottom. This didn't feel like a good faith effort in building a strong bullpen, especially with the Finnegan return."
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