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Article: Nationals stay hot at home; Win streak ties franchise record.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- June 13, 2005
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Byline: Ken Wright, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
When the Washington Nationals came off the field at RFK Stadium yesterday after a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the crowd of 37,170 gave the team a standing ovation. Manager Frank Robinson even tipped his cap to the fans. What a glorious homestand it was.
A little more than two weeks after looking like a team on the verge of collapse, the Nationals concluded a 13-game homestand in which they lost only once. The latest victory was their 10th straight, tying the franchise record and becoming the longest winning streak in the National League this season.
Fifteen days ago, the Nationals (37-26) ...