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Harper hits go-ahead double, Nationals beat Rockies 5-4

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:09 p.m. ET

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DENVER (AP) Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos homered, Bryce Harper doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday night despite a lackluster start from Max Scherzer.

Washington's bullpen pitched five scoreless innings and Colorado-native Mark Melancon earned his 34th save in 37 chances. The NL East leaders have won three straight and four of five.

Werth hit a two-run homer estimated at 442 feet in the third inning off Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa and reached safely three times to extend his on-base streak to a career-best 43 games.

The stretch is the longest in the majors this season and it ties Werth with Ryan Zimmerman for the Nationals record.

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