Bryce Harper is on a roll, Max Scherzer is no longer the lone effective starting pitcher and a former World Series winner has been welcomed into the bullpen. After sputtering for much of the season, the Washington Nationalsappear ready to make a serious move in the NL East. Harper and Ryan Zimmerman hit consecutive homers to spark a four-run fourth inning, and the surging Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Tuesday in the opener of a split doubleheader. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380807220
