Ruiz's RBI Double Sparks Nats' Momentum Shift

It's April 19th.

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In the fifth inning, Washington Nationals catcher Caper Ruiz smashed an RBI double into

left center field, putting his team up one nothing against their opponents.

Nasea Nunez, already on third with nobody out, tagged up and bolted home on the hit as

left fielder Ramos dove but couldn't snag the ball cleanly.

The relay throw beat Nunez to the plate, but catcher Bayley bobbled in, letting the

run score and flipping the game's momentum.

Coach Victor Esvez made the aggressive call to send Nunez early, a gutsy move that paid

off big, though fans are buzzing about tagging up in that.

Spot with the bases loaded potential.

That clutch play shifted the vibe, keeping the gnats in control as the game heats up from

there.