Game 14: Cards Score 10 on Ross in an Ugly Defeat

The Nats were routed 12-5 in a series opener at home against St. Louis as Joe Ross allowed ten runs and four homers in less than five innings. Al & Mark recap yet another poor outing by a Nationals starting pitcher and how the bullpen has been continually been put in bad situations as a result. (11:52) The hosts discuss Josh Bell's slumping start to his Washington career as he is hitting well below the "Mendoza Line". Will he be moved down in the order or will the team be patient with him since he had a COVID pause?(16:54) A preview of Patrick Corbin's extremely crucial start Tuesday night against Adam Wainwright. We've declared this game a "Must Quality Start". If he flops again, who do the Nats turn to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.