In a shocking turn of events, the Washington Nationals have lost five consecutive games after beginning the year 4-0. At 4-5, they have fallen below .500 for the first time since 2015, which was far and away the longest streak in the league.
The bullpen dominated, highlighted by Sammy Solis‘ two shutout innings, but it was not enough to earn the victory. Shawn Kelley, Matt Grace, Ryan Madson, Sean Doolittle, and Solis tossed six scoreless innings, but Brandon Kintzler allowed the game-winning run in the 12th and final inning.