Nationals first. CJ Abrams strikes out swinging. Amed Rosario doubles to left field. James Wood homers to right field. Amed Rosario scores. Nathaniel Lowe strikes out swinging. Keibert Ruiz

The Nationals five game winning streak was snapped last night as the offense went cold in a shutout loss. However, the Nats have a chance to redeem themselves this afternoon and return to winning ways.

The moment was uplifting on its own merits, Keibert Ruiz ripping an RBI double down the right field line in the bottom of the first Thursday night to drive in the Nationals’ first run of the game. But upon reaching second base,

While Ruiz has not fully lived up to the lofty expectations surrounding him as a prospect, he has still been a viable catcher. A recent article from Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report predicts it will remain the case for at least the next five years.

Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Braves 8-7 for their fifth straight victory.

Keibert Ruiz scores on a wild pitch to bring the Nationals' lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the 1st inning

Ruiz will get a rest to begin Saturday after starting each of Washington's past five contests and going 5-for-19 with no extra-base hits over that stretch. Riley Adams is starting behind the plate ...