San Diego PadresvsWashington Nationals
SD 7/WSH 5
Things to say
Padres beat the Nationals 7-5 in DC.
01
opener
Padres took down the Nats 7-5 last night in DC. Bats woke up just enough late, and the bullpen got the job done. Always feels like Washington keeps it closer than it should be.
02
key player
San Diego's lineup did the damage top to bottom — the heart of the order finally looked like the heart of the order.
03
hot take
Nats manager went to the pen too early again. You leave that starter in another inning and this is a different ballgame.
04
deep cut
Washington's now 29-29, dead even on the year, and they keep losing the close ones at home. That tells you everything.
05
exit
Padres are 32-24 and rolling — gotta see what they do next series.
The recap
Padres took this one 7-5 on the road in DC, getting just enough offense to back a workmanlike outing and slam the door late. The heart of the order did damage when it mattered, and once Washington's starter exited, the bullpen couldn't hold the line — felt like the manager went to the pen too early and paid for it.
San Diego keeps rolling at 32-24 while the Nats slide back to .500. Quiet getaway-day type win, but those count the same in May.