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Nationals rally in 11th to beat Cardinals
Nationals score 4 runs in 11th inning for 8-5 win over Cardinals
In brief
Nationals score 4 runs in 11th inning for 8-5 win over Cardinals Nationals overcome late-game catcher interference to secure victory Originally reported by The Banner.
Catcher interference call
Washington challenged for catcher's interference with bases loaded in 11th inning
“Washington successfully challenged for catcher's interference with the bases loaded in a four-run 11th inning”
11th inning scoring
Jose Tena hit two-run double, Dylan Crews added sacrifice fly
“Jose Tena had a two run double and Dylan Crews followed with a sacrifice fly”
Late inning rally
J.J. Wetherholt led off 11th with RBI single, Cardinals loaded bases but didn't score
“J.J. Wetherholt led off the bottom of the 11th with an RBI single, and St. Louis loaded the bases with no outs but did not score again”
Reliever save
Will Dion recorded first career save after Washington took lead
“Washington reliever Will Dion got the final out for his first career save”
Key hitters
Jorbit Vivas had four hits and two runs, Daylen Lile hit two-run home run
“Jorbit Vivas had a career high four hits and added an RBI and a run for Washington”
The one thing
Nationals overcome late-game catcher interference to secure victory
