Nats Nightly: Nationals rally, but fall short in 6-5 loss to Padres

Published: Aug. 27, 2015, 2:30 a.m.

The San Diego Padres jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the nation's capital, but the Washington Nationals battled back and got within one run in the seventh when an ill-advised swing at a 3-0 pitch resulted in a rally-killing double play. The Nats' three-game win streak ended with a 6-5 loss.