Gamers

• Mets 9, Nationals 8 (10 innings)

Yes, it was another one-run loss. And yes, it was a game we had a chance to win and couldn't. But mostly, it was a game where the Nats dug themselves out of a crater and made an honest-to-God athletic competition out of it. I spend a lot of time commenting on the team's (many and varied) screw-ups. But last night I was proud to be a Nats fan.

Win the rubber match and come on home boys. We'll still be here for you.