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Nationals launch 3 jacks, can't rally in finale

The Nationals would tie the game in the bottom of the frame, when Trea Turner swung at a 2-1 pitch from Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis and hit the ball into the left-field stands.

But Colorado retook the lead in the third inning, when Arenado hit a two-run homer and David Dahl went back-to-back. Bettis (11-7) took advantage of the situation and pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out six batters.

The Nationals made it interesting the ninth, when Bryce Harper homered off Boone Logan to make it a two-run game.