K-Rod gets KOed

Jul 03, 2010

By: norris

By JOSH NORRIS

Staff Writer

WASHINGTON – Adam Dunn hit a tie-breaking double off the top of the center field wall, and Ivan Rodriguez slapped an offering from closer Francisco Rodriguez into right field to give the Nationals a 6-5 walk-off win against the Mets yesterday at Nationals Park.

The dramatics overshadowed what was easily the least impressive start from Washington wunderkind Stephen Strasburg, who allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks. He struck out five. As was the case in his last start, the Nationals offense failed to score for their budding ace.

Still, the late fireworks off of Rodriguez were the story.

Had Dunn’s ball flown a few inches further, there would have been no need for Rodriguez’s single.

With the bases loaded and Washington trailing by a pair, 5-3, Dunn drove the Mets’ closer’s pitch to deep center field, where it bounced off the top of the wall. Once he hit second, Dunn protested, believing he had just hit a walk-off grand slam. A quick review by the umpires proved the original call correct.

Rodriguez then intentionally passed Josh Willingham before letting up the game-winner to Rodriguez.

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