Nationals storm past Athletics in ninth to sweep series
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Jeter Downs hit a walk-off single with two outs in Washington's six-run ninth inning as the Nationals rallied to an 8-7 victory against the visiting Oakland Athletics, completing a three-game series sweep Sunday afternoon.
Shaky relief from Oakland's Trevor May in the ninth inning meant Kirby Snead (1-1) came on and issued a two-out, bases-loaded walk to Dominic Smith before s