All weekend, the Washington Nationals have downplayed their meeting with the San Francisco Giants, the team that knocked them out of last year’s playoffs in heartbreaking fashion. It’s a new year, the Nationals have said. That series is in the past.
But whether they’ll admit to it or not, this sweep was sweet.
The Nationals beat the Giants, 3-1, on Sunday night to complete their fifth sweep of the season. Wilson Ramos drove in a pair of runs. Jordan Zimmermann was spectacular for seven innings. And Drew Storen, less than 24 hours away from a possible All-Star Game nod, locked it down in the ninth for his 25th save.