Nats beat Padres in 10th inning, 3-2

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Austin Kearns' role has changed, from power-hitting regular to bench player. What's remained constant is his veteran approach to difficult circumstances. Kearns, inserted into the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning, drove in the winning run with a two-out, 10th-inning single, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday. "Austin is such a pro and he gave us a professional at-bat," said interim manager Jim Riggleman. "He got a good pitch to hit and he drove it. He's in a tough situation because he doesn't get to play that much." ... Email </a