As if it wasn’t clear already, the second-inning departure of Yunel Escobar due to injury gave the Nats yet another reminder that if they are to win games these days, they are going to have to do so without the contributions of some of their biggest names.
Escobar exited with a left wrist injury, another scary moment in a season full of them. But afterwards, it was the bottom of their lineup, Michael Taylor and Danny Espinosa who stepped up to secure a series victory over the rival New York Mets.
Taylor had two RBI singles to drive in three total runs.