Ramos' 2-run single gives Nationals 5-4 win over D-backs

Photo by: The Associated PressWASHINGTON — Wilson Ramos and his Washington teammates emerged from their offensive slumps a bit on Tuesday, and the Nationals earned a needed win.

Ramos blooped a two-run single to right with one out in the bottom of the eighth that helped Washington to a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The catcher came up in a 3-all tie with one out and runners on second and third. He sliced a hit off David Hernandez (0-2) that scored Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth and ended Washington's four-game losing streak.

"I was trying to hit the ball in the air and try to bring one of those runners, get that single," Ramos said. "It made me feel excited. It's a good day for…