The Nationals are 0-2 in the last two days against two cellar dwellers. It is not the way this stretch of games was supposed to go.
Here’s what’s popping in Pittsburgh:
Benches clear after Eaton-Cervelli argument (MLB)
Adam Eaton disagreed with the second called strike against him in the sixth inning, and told the umpire how he felt. Then Francisco Cervelli got involved, and then benches cleared. And then nothing happened.
Bryce Harper hits 22nd home run (MLB)
Harper has gone 5-for-25 in the month of July, but has a .