During this scoreless run, the Nationals have faced 16 pitchers and have been baffled by all of them. They have left 24 men on base.
Manager Dave Martinez sat down at the dais after the game and, before a single question from assembled media, uttered only an 'ugh.' He was then asked if it was time to preach a new message to his offense. 'I mean, I could tell them, 'Go ahead and try to hit home runs, swing for the fences.' That ain't going to work,' Martinez said.
Herz pitched well in his final start of the season, working five innings while allowing just one run on three hits. But it wasn't enough to halt a three-game skid.
Obviously, guys are frustrated or disappointed. But when things don't go their way, I thought we've still done a pretty good job of going out and playing defense.
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