Beatline Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Sep 10, 2026 · 6 min · 8 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Washington Nationals (67-81) prepare to host the Los Angeles…
[car hooting] Sean, let's start with the big picture.
Now we go home to play the Angels.
Who do you see starting on the mound for game one?
[drum roll] Well, looking at the roster, Andrew Alvarez seems like the logical choice if he's healthy.
He's a starter on the books.
The Angels have been aggressive at the plate, so whoever starts needs to keep the ball in the park.
[whistle]
Right, because the last thing we need is another Merrill-type explosion.
You mentioned Alvarez.
What's his upside here? Is he someone who can silence the Angel's stadium crowd for six innings? [crowd applauding]
Alvarez has the stuff.
He's got a good fastball, curveball combo, but the issue is command.
Against a line-up like the Angels, if he leaves a hanging slider, they will punish it.
It's about location.
Pitch to contact, stay ahead in the count.
That's the key.
[notification bell] And if Alvarez isn't the guy, what about Jackson Kent? He's been getting looks lately.
Do you think he's ready for this level of pressure? [static]
Kent is interesting.
He's got velocity, but his control has been spotty.
In a winner-take-all atmosphere, or even just a must-win game, you want your most reliable arm.
[car hooting] Sean, let's start with the big picture.
Now we go home to play the Angels.
Who do you see starting on the mound for game one?
[drum roll] Well, looking at the roster, Andrew Alvarez seems like the logical choice if he's healthy.
He's a starter on the books.
The Angels have been aggressive at the plate, so whoever starts needs to keep the ball in the park.
[whistle]
Right, because the last thing we need is another Merrill-type explosion.
You mentioned Alvarez.
What's his upside here? Is he someone who can silence the Angel's stadium crowd for six innings? [crowd applauding]
Alvarez has the stuff.
He's got a good fastball, curveball combo, but the issue is command.
Against a line-up like the Angels, if he leaves a hanging slider, they will punish it.
It's about location.
Pitch to contact, stay ahead in the count.
That's the key.
[notification bell] And if Alvarez isn't the guy, what about Jackson Kent? He's been getting looks lately.
Do you think he's ready for this level of pressure? [static]
Kent is interesting.
He's got velocity, but his control has been spotty.
In a winner-take-all atmosphere, or even just a must-win game, you want your most reliable arm.
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