- The Return of Mr. National: Livan Hernandez (+20.3%) finishes out a surprisingly strong season with a 6.2-inning outing, giving up 1 ER with 1 K and 1 BB.
- Gonzo! Alberto Gonzalez (-12.3%) finally gets his fifth RBI, getting the Nationals a lead in the 5th with a single (+9.2%).
- Stare at it: Justin Maxwell (19.3%) draws a bases-loaded walk for the go-ahead run in the 14th (+18.7%), after back-to-back walks and a HBP...
- Better bullpen bureau: Drew Storen (+30.1%) goes 2.1 IP with 3 Ks, Joel Peralta (+26.7%) chalks up a win with 2.0 IP and 3Ks, Sean Burnett (+19.8%) contributes 1.1 scoreless, and Miguel Batista (+19.4%) saves it with a 1-2-3 14th.
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