May 20, 2012

Wang's strong outing lost in walk-off shuffle

Miguel Cairo's single in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Reds defeat the Nationals, 4-3, at Great American Ball Park on Friday night.

Harper hits tape-measure walk-off homer

Harper hits tape-measure walk-off homer

Stairs' walk-off single lifts Nats over Pirates

Matt Stairs' RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Nationals defeat the Pirates, 2-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night and give Davey Johnson his first victory as Washington's manager.

Riggleman's walk-off has lasting implications

Jim Riggleman, bereft of contract security beyond this season, stunned the baseball world and resigned as Nationals skipper on Thursday. His move could have lasting implications to his future as a manager.

Capital gains: Nats earn sweep on walk-off

Laynce Nix delivered a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Nationals a 1-0 victory over the Mariners on Thursday afternoon, completing a sweep of the three-game series