Harper, Zimmerman hit 8th-inning homers as Nationals top Cubs to even series
by By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times
Oct 08, 2017
3 minutes
WASHINGTON - Things were looking bleak for the Washington Nationals and their dormant offense until Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman took over.
Harper hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and Zimmerman tacked on a three-run shot moments later to lift the Nationals to a 6-3 comeback victory over the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs in the NL division series on Saturday. The series is now tied 1-1.
The Nationals were in serious danger of falling behind 2-0 in
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days