Nationals bullpen sets MLB record with 38th blown save
Washington's historically bad relief corps has now blown 38 saves, an MLB record, dropping the team to the bottom of the NL East standings.
The Nationals have set an MLB record with 38 blown saves this season, a mark that reflects a historically poor bullpen performance. The failures have undermined what had been a surprising feel-good narrative for the rebuilding club. Washington has now fallen into last place in the NL East as a result of the ongoing bullpen struggles. The record-setting blown save is a significant negative indicator for any game in which the Nationals carry a late lead.
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