Yankees Strike Back in the 8th
The Nats coughed up another lead on Saturday due to the continued ineptitude of the bullpen. Mark & Al dig into the 4-2 loss to the visiting Yankees that served as the team's 27th blown save this season. Washington led 2-0 entering the top of the 8th, but three Yankee homers later they trailed by two runs entering the bottom of the frame. (07:00) The Nationals are now back at .500 after dropping these two games vs. New York. What would the record be with a halfway decent bullpen? (10:30) Blake Butera went with righty relievers this time against the lefty Yankee lineup and it not work out at…
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