The Washington Nationals split the series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a wacky final game thanks to sharp plays from Nasim Nuñez, another big hit from James Wood (on a controversial decision from the Pirates) and a revived bullpen slamming the door shut.

Nine-year MLB vet and current Nationals TV broadcaster Kevin Frandsen now joins @batboysbaseball Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum as a full-time co-host and gives his thoughts on the team's 5-2 record against National League Central playoff hopefuls.

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The Nationals split their first two games against the Pirates with some rather familiar results: The pitching staff blew up in the first game, and an offense led by CJ Abrams carried them through the second game.

@batboysbaseball Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum talk about Abrams' homers off Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller and whether he can maintain his hot start. We also discuss the encouraging and discouraging signs from the bullpen, and Cade Cavalli's command woes.

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@batboysbaseball Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum host. The hosts talk about James Wood raking atop the lineup, the revived pre-game preparation and share our thoughts on CJ Abrams, the bullpen and the upcoming matchup between Paul Skenes and Cade Cavalli.

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