The Washington Nationals had an amazing series against the Yankees last weekend, winning two out of three games in the final innings. Friday's game was a heartbreaker, when they lost an early 5-3 lead in the 8th and 9th innings and were shut out by New York's best closer, Mariano Rivera.

The Yankees must have squandered their good fortunes then, however, because the Nationals came back the next day from a 7-point deficit to trounce them 11-9, with the last three runs scored against Rivera in the bottom of the 8th. Then, the following day, the Nationals rallied again in the 9th to come back from a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2.

The Sox swept the Braves in their series as well. They need Papelbon like Garfield needs lasagna.

It was a good weekend to watch baseball.