The Washington Nationals ended the three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies last weekend on a high note, with a comeback win in the finale on Sunday night that allowed the Nats to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of their NL East rivals and the second-place team in the division.
Was the win more significant than just one game? Daniel Murphy, whose two-run single in the eighth inning on Sunday completed a comeback from a 6-2 deficit, was asked if their win was more significant than just one game, and could spark something in a team that’s struggled to score runs or put together consistent offensive production.