The Washington Nationals are one step closer to their first World Series title in franchise history.
Washington defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Tuesday's dramatic National League Wild Card Game at Nationals Park and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series. While this was just one game, it represents the franchise's first victory in a postseason series since it was in Montreal in 1981.
Juan Soto played the role of hero with a bases-loaded single off Josh Hader in the bottom of the eighth inning that scored three runs in part because right fielder Trent Grisham misplayed the ball and let it get past him.