NL Wild Card Game
Schmidt vs Roark
WAS 9, SFG 7
In a see saw battle where the lead changed hands 4 times, the Nats needed a dramatic comeback (4 runs in the 7th) to barely survive and advance. Both starters were ineffective. Washington lifted Tanner Roark after giving up 3 runs in 2.1 IP. Replacement Stephen Strasburg (4 runs 3.2 IP) was worse as Washington dug themselves a deep hole. The Nats nibbled their way back, but gave up a solo run in the the top of the 7th to once again go down by two. Then in the bottom of the 7th they exploded for 4 unanswered runs with 2 out. Danny Espinosa singled in two to tie the game and Denard Span did the same 2 batters later to put them up by two. Blevins and Storen combined to hold the Jints scoreless in the 8th and Rafael Soriano walked the tightrope in the 9th to close the game out. Washing sneaks by the Jints and advances to play the #1 seeded Braves. Rumor has it that Strasburg was going to be left off the LDS roster.
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