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Barrett provides big lift, but 'pen can't finish job

BALTIMORE -- Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez left Friday's game against the Orioles in the seventh inning with a one-run lead. But after Aaron Barrett made a resounding return in relief, the bullpen faltered later as the Nationals lost, 3-2, on a ninth-inning walk-off home run by Jonathan Schoop at Camden Yards.

Washington's bullpen got off to a great start after Gonzalez exited following a leadoff walk. Right-hander Aaron Barrett, who was activated from the disabled list earlier Friday, pitched in his first game since June 11 and dominated. He struck out J.