Washington 2, at San Diego 9

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The Washington Nationals will try to avoid a three-game sweep when they close a series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday evening at PETCO Park. Washington (67-80) has dropped the first two games of the series by one run each, falling 3-2 on Monday and 5-4 on Tuesday. The Nationals have lost six of their past eight and are looking to salvage the finale behind a young pitching staff. San Diego (77-68) has won two straight and remains in the National League playoff race. The Padres have won four of five and are 5-5 over… Read more...