Eddie Rosario hits 2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eddie Rosario’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke an 8-8 tie and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8 on Sunday.
After Jesse Winker doubled against Genesis Cabrera (1-1) leading off, Erik Swanson came on and got two outs, but Rosario — who began the day hitting .096 — homered to right center to make it 10-8.
“I needed it, as you can see based on the start I’ve had,” Rosario said through an interpreter. “I’m one of those players that looks forward to those moments and I’ve had some big moments in my career with big home runs. But how we started, I needed it and it’s definitely a confidence boost knowing I can still be that player.”
The start of the game was delayed 85 minutes by rain in the forecast and it featured five lead changes.
Luis Garcia, Jr. had four hits including a home run and drove in four runs, and Winker added a three-run homer for Washington, which took two of three from Toronto and had its 12th comeback win of the season.