The Nationals dug a daunting hole for themselves in the first 50 games of the season. Fifty games later, they're right where they expected to be -- in contention for a playoff berth. Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon homered, and the Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday to improve to 35-15 since a 19-31 start. They've been the best team in the majors since May 24. read more https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401153313
