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Washington Nationals Reaction: Offense, Bullpen Help Out Max Scherzer In 6-4 Win

By Ricky Keeler

Apr 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) hits a rbi single in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Wilson went 4-4 during the game. Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) hits a rbi single in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Wilson went 4-4 during the game. Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Wilson Ramos’ Great Night

The MVP of last night’s game had to be the Nats’ catcher, Wilson Ramos. After having four hits in the first four games combined, Ramos went 4-for-4 with two RBI’s, including the game-winning single that hit umpire Bob Davidson in the fifth inning.

Plus, he added on a key insurance run in the seventh with a base hit to right that also drove in Zimmerman, like he did in the fifth wit the base hit to left field.

In addition to his strong night at the plate, he was also able to throw out Mallex Smith trying to steal second to end the top of the fourth inning. Smith would eventually leave the game in his Major League debut for Drew Stubbs after having a cut on his forehead.

As for Ramos, he has now thrown out three of the five runners who have tried to steal this year. James Wagner of the Washington Post tweeted during the game about a new tactic the Nats are using to try to catch runners stealing:

From an offensive standpoint, Ramos is doing a good job of hitting the ball to the right side of the field and taking advantage of the shift teams play on him, especially the Braves. He is 8-for-15 at the plate in three games against Atlanta this season after hitting .286 with eight RBI’s against them last year.

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