The Nationals go back-to-back-to-back-to-back vs Craig Stammen, a breakdown

What Happened

The Washington Nationals are locked in a tight game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the 8th inning. With the score tied, Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick steps up to face Padres reliever Craig Stammen. Kendrick works the count to 2-2, then crushes a fastball, sending it over the wall for a go-ahead solo home run. The Nationals dugout erupts in celebration, with players dancing and exchanging high fives. Next up is Trey Turner, the Nationals' shortstop. On a 1-0 count, Turner gets a hold of a fastball and absolutely crushes it to deep center field for another Nationals home run. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg, clearly excited by the back-to-back homers, joins in the celebration but refrains from dancing, admitting that it's not his strong suit. The Nationals' onslaught continues as Adam Eaton steps to the plate. On the first pitch, Eaton absolutely demolishes the ball, sending it 397 feet to center field for yet another Nationals home run. Stammen looks stunned on the mound as the Nationals dugout continues to celebrate wildly. Anthony Rendon, the Nationals' third baseman, is up next. On an 0-1 count, Rendon hammers another fastball from Stammen, driving it deep to right field for the fourth consecutive Nationals home run. Pitcher Max Scherzer, seemingly anticipating the home run barrage, celebrates excitedly, inviting his teammates to pull on his beard for good luck. Finally, Juan Soto, the Nationals' young phenom, steps in. Despite falling behind 0-2, Soto stays focused and crushes the next pitch for the Nationals' fifth consecutive home run. The Padres dugout looks on in disbelief as the Nationals players continue their celebratory dance. Padres manager Andy Green has seen enough and calls for a pitching change, replacing the struggling Stammen. Veteran Matt Adams comes in and singles to right field, but the damage has already been done. The Nationals have hit four home runs in a row, an unprecedented and historic feat that has left the Padres and their fans stunned.

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the Nationals gave stam and one of the

worst outings of his career I'm gonna

guess first batter hits a hard ground

ball to third but they make the play one

out tied game top of the 8th that's good