It is an absolutely spectacular Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital. I don’t know what we did to deserve this sustained fine weather in late-August, but eternal thanks to whomever is responsible for it.

After a lopsided sweep to the Yankees, the Nationals return home where they will take on another AL East opponent. This time they are facing the Tampa Bay Rays. It has been a weird season for the Rays, where they have had to play in the Yankees Spring Training stadium. They have also been an up and down team.