# Episode 325 - LIVE Nationals Recap, Rays Preview

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Podcast: [Bucco Bantr](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bucco-bantr-6802630)
Published: 2026-04-17T00:03:02+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bucco-bantr
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## Resource

The Pirates return home and come away with a split in a four-game set against the Nationals—but it didn’t come without some frustrations. In this live episode, we break down what went wrong in the two losses, including ongoing bullpen concerns, costly defensive miscues, and where things need to tighten up moving forward. We also shift our focus to a compelling weekend matchup against the Rays. With intriguing pitching matchups on deck, we dive into what to watch for, where the Pirates may have an edge, and the key factors that could determine the outcome of the series. What needs to improve? Who needs to step up? And can the Pirates take advantage of a tough Rays squad? We cover it all live. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/x7R5CKnX9 Visit the TSE shop here: https://tseshop.com/?rfsn=8616256.5dea20 Visit Sports Card Junction here: https://sportscardjunction.com Follow us on Instagram: @buccobantr Follow us on Twitter (X): @buccobantr Follow us on TikTok: @buccobantr Follow us on Blue Sky: @buccobantr.bsky.social Subscribe to our YouTube: @buccobantr Check out Just Baseball here: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Email us your questions: buccobantr@gmail.com You can join our patreon using the following link: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BuccoBantr?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

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