Nats LOSE! Season over.

Disappointing.  They just didn't get it done.  The offense was pathetic.  Outside of Harper, no one did anything.  Werth, Laroche, Desmond, Span, Ramos all sucked.  The relief pitching needed to be perfect and they weren't.  Starting with Storen blowing the save in Game #2 which probably was the deciding game in the series.  If the Nats win that, I think they win the series.  Last night, they couldn't even intentionally walk a runner right. 

Frankly, I also think they should go to a seven game series for the divisional series.  I truly believe the best team wins in seven game series but there is a better chance for upsets in five game series.  I think five game series can give the underdog teams an advantage as they come in to the series with some momentum having won the wild card game.  The team that wins their division and has home field advantage (in this case Washington) should not be penalized for winning the division and having to wait for who they play.  I do think it hurts them for having to sit and wait to play a team that is still fighting for the post season and playing more meaningful games.  That's why I think a seven game series would be more fair and better.  Still, for what it is, the Nats choked and couldn't get it done and now they go home and wait until next year.  I expect the Nats to be good again next year.  The only major loss I see is Laroche who will probably be gone as he will want a longer term contract and at his age, he won't get it here.  Also, Ryan Zimmerman will probably take over first base so there won't be a need for Laroche.  Cabrera may go as well but not a huge deal.  Other than than, this team should largely stay in tact. 

At least we still have the Os.  Should be a good series.  It's basically Baltimore's power vs. KC's speed.  Os starting pitching isn't great so they will need to put up some runs and rely on the relievers.  Still like the Os to win this series but then again, I liked the Nats to win over SF.