Game 108: Gray Gets Blistered in Philly
Episode description
The Nationals lost 7-2 in Philadelphia as Josiah Gray allowed four homers in just four innings pitched. Al & Mark dive into Gray's continued struggles, that include a healthy edge across Baseball for most homers given up this season (28). Why the refusal to throw his change-up?
(19:01) Kyle Gibson took a Perfect Game into the 7th until Victor Robles broke it up w/ a HBP. Robles had another adventurous evening as he misplayed fly ball in the first became a J.T. Realmuto triple.
(25:07) Josh Rogers cleared waivers and opted for Free Agency. Rogers pitched well last September for Washington, but did not replicate that success this season.
(27:30) Answering a listener submitted email digging into the nitty gritty of the franchise's status among its peers when it comes to player development.
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