Washington’s Yan Gomes drew a four-pitch walk from Giovanny Gallegos to force in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Nationals came back to edge the Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Gallegos (2-1) walked a batter, then hit one, before Trea Turner’s RBI single to right on an 0-2 count tied the game, then came the free pass to Gomes with the bases loaded that put the Nationals ahead — and gave them a win.
The Cardinals wasted a terrific start from Adam Wainwright, who struck out 10 while allowing one run in seven innings and left with a 2-1 lead.
The series wraps up Wednesday afternoon with Washington sending three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (0-1, 2.37 ERA) to the mound to face Cardinals RHP Carlos Martínez (0-3, 7.80), 2:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 3:05 on KIRX.