Another night, another bullpen implosion for the Nationals. And even manager Dusty Baker has seen enough.
Washington led Atlanta, 9-6, after four innings on Monday but the relief corps allowed five earned runs – two in the eighth inning, three in the ninth – as the Nationals lost for the fourth consecutive time.
The closer issues that have plagued the NL East leaders all season are becoming more severe by the day, especially after rookie Koda Glover landed on the disabled list Sunday with a back injury following a fluke shower mishap.
Baker’s frustration was evident after Monday’s 11-10 loss.