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The Nats wrapped up another week as their struggles continued. Washington fell behind early in games this week and was forced to battle back. Two walk-off wins brought some excitement, but underlying issues of starting pitching continued this week.
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Michael Chavis scored on Gus Varland's game-ending wild pitch in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Saturday night in a game that started after a 4-hour, 10-minute rain delay. Los Angeles overcame a 5-4 ninth-inning deficit against Kyle Finnegan, who blew a save for the eighth time in 33 chances. James Outman walked after fouling off five consecutive pitches, stole second, went to third on catcher Keibert Ruiz’s throwing error and scored when Kolton Wong singled past a drawn-in infield.