Washington Nationals: Off to a Rockie start this season

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Charlie Blackmon
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Charlie Blackmon

As we look ahead to the Washington Nationals four game series with the Colorado Rockies, Kevin Henry from Rox Pile joins Blake on the DoDCast.

After coming so close to sweeping the Atlanta Braves, the Washington Nationals focus switches to the Colorado Rockies. This episode, we’re joined by Rox Pile Site Expert, Kevin Henry. There might be just a bit of Rockies brawl talk in this one.

In this episode, we cover:

Ian Desmond’s long overdue homecoming. How are the Rockies treating him?

  • The story behind the big brawl between the San Diego Padres and Rockies
  • Who do we need to look out for on the Rockies roster (that’s not going to get suspended)

    We give our picks and thoughts on all four games in the series

    Recapping the Braves series, what moments and players stood out the most

    Finally, we answer all your listener questions

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    Despite their slow start to the season and a 6-7 record, the Rockies needed to see some fight from their team. Although Wednesday’s events may have taken this too literally, they’re still a very dangerous team if they put it all together.

    There are doubts around whether their two MVP candidates, Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado will be available all series. Blackmon currently has a quad injury, and Arenado likely has a suspension looming. But with some bright young pitching, they will still be a test for the Nationals this weekend.

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    Next up on the DoDCast, we’ll be talking to Brian Greenzang from Rising Apple ahead of the Nationals road-trip to see the New York Mets. Make sure to tune in, live on Sunday at 6pm ET.

    Next: Desmond returns to DC

    This four-game series promises to be one worth watching as two top offenses in the National League go head-to-head.