Washington Nationals' manager Dusty Baker said today's game would be a good test after a disappointing loss last night in Kansas City and the Nats came out and pounded the Royals in the series finale, winning 13-2 to take 2 of 3 in KC.
The Washington Nationals had a chance to guarantee a series win last night in Kansas City. They took a 6-4 lead into the ninth inning, but a blown save by closer Jonathan Papelbon and a walk-off single by the Royals' Lorenzo Cain set up today's rubber match in Kauffman Stadium.