We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Nationals get first win of season when trailing after eight innings

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WASHINGTON -- At the very moment Justin Maxwell's grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning cleared the red flowers atop the left-field wall, the Washington Nationals came sprinting out of the dugout. They began bouncing near the plate, arms around each other, waiting to smother Maxwell with slaps to the head and punches to the ribs, part of the celebration worthy of a postseason victory -- not avoiding loss No. 104 of a dismal season. Still, this was ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.