Paul DeJong handed the Washington Nationals a second straight walk-off loss, capping a back-and-forth finish with a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 7-6 victory Monday night.
Matt Wieters strolls to the batter’s box at Nationals Park to the walk-up song “Old Church Choir” by Zach Williams, with the line “there ain’t nothing gonna steal my joy.”
Washington got a gift Thursday afternoon in its desperate attempt to stay relevant in the National League East, and, in a rarity of late, they took advantage of that good fortune.
The results caught up with Tommy Milone and the Nationals on Wednesday night, as the veteran lefty allowed three homers and seven runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated Washington 8-3 at Nationals Park.
The most recent move came Wednesday as right-hander Kelvin Herrera went on the 10-day disabled list with right rotator cuff impingement. He had to leave Tuesday night’s game after he gave up a two-run triple in the top of the ninth as the Braves won 3-1.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
Ronald Acuna Jr. is only 20 years old, so he never gives much thought to his still-fledgling place in baseball history.
Bruce Bochy seemed uncertain how to respond to the question.
Bob Melvin might have a little better understanding of the anxiety other teams feel when his Oakland Athletics come roaring back in the late innings.
Justin Upton caught one home run ball, just missed snatching another. And then he hit one of his own.
Ronald Acuna Jr. pulled off one of the rarest feats in baseball history, hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader to send the first-place Atlanta Braves to a sweep of the Miami Marlins on Monday.
Bartolo Colon kept the Texas Rangers close after a rough first inning in his first start since setting the record for victories by a Latin American pitcher.
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona turned to Yandy Diaz in a big spot, and he delivered.
Sean Reid-Foley acknowledged he was a bundle of nerves from his first pitch to his last in his big league debut.
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire wasn't going to accept the accolades for a move that made him look like a genius.
For Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets, there's still one prize left in play.
A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen expects to have a second heart surgery in the offseason but is confident he'll be able to come off the disabled list within the next few weeks.
Shohei Ohtani moved another step closer to pitching again this season for the Los Angeles Angels when he threw a 33-pitch pregame bullpen session Monday.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has pulled off an exceedingly rare baseball feat, hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader for the Atlanta Braves.
The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled outfielder Keon Broxton from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned relievers Jacob Barnes and Aaron Wilkerson to their top minor-league affiliate.
How could a baseball artifact possibly top a ball signed by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig?
