Clint Barmes capped an error-fueled eighth-inning rally with a sacrifice fly, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
It was the Rockies' fifth straight victory against the Nationals, who committed three errors in the game.
The Rockies scored the winning run without the benefit of a hit. Julian Tavarez (3-7) issued consecutive one-out walks to Carlos Gonzalez and pinch-hitter Seth Smith. Joe Beimel relieved and induced a comebacker from pinch-hitter Ryan Spilborghs but he threw wildly to second going for the force.
Barmes followed with the tie-breaking sacrifice fly.
Alan Embree (2-2) picked up the victory without throwing a pitch. He ...