Ryan Braun hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting in consecutive at-bats against the Padres at spacious Petco Park on Monday night.
Ryan Braun hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting in consecutive at-bats against the Padres at spacious Petco Park on Monday night.
The Washington Nationals got their first series sweep of the season Sunday when rain washed away their afternoon finale with the Miami Marlins. Having won the first two games of the series, the Nationals (12-4) wrapped up an 8-2 homestand with their fifth straight series victory.
Gio Gonzalez walked through the Washington Nationals' clubhouse Sunday morning disappointed. Instead of his crisp white home uniform, he threw on shorts and a workout shirt, laced up his cleats and grabbed his glove.
The Texas Rangers got the relief they sought before the non-waiver trade deadline, getting a pair of proven pitchers that are more than rentals for this season's pennant chase.
