The starting pitchers get bounced to the disabled list; the hitters alternate days when they’re on and when they’re not. Mostly, they’ve fallen in the not column.

Which is why the Nationals bullpen has become so important. It’s the only consistent part of the team. And that was evident again last night when Washington rallied for a 6-4 win over visiting Atlanta. It’s the Nats’ (14-26) fifth win in six games.

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