Let's see, it appears the last time we did a Q&A here was May 8. The Nationals were 17-21 at the time. Neither Robert Hassell III nor Daylen Lile had made his major league debut yet. The bullpen, which still featured Lucas Sims, had an ERA over 7.00. So, a few things have changed in the last month.
A few things, that is, besides the record. The Nats right now are 30-35. So they've played one game under .500 ball since the last Q&A. That's not terrible, but it's not exactly good, either. This team keeps taking some big steps forward, only to take another step back just when you think it might finally be ready to win more than it loses.
That certainly was the case this past week. On the heels of a great West Coast trip that capped off a stretch in which they won 10 of 13 games, the Nationals have now lost five of their last seven. And they've scored a grand total of 11 runs in those seven games.
Offensive woes are the No. 1 story at the moment, but there are plenty of other topics worth discussing as well on this off day for the team. So, if you've got something you'd like to ask, please submit it in the comments section below. Then check back throughout the morning for my responses ...