Gloves were the difference vs. Yankees

The synthesis of what Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta said has shown up in flashes this season finally presented itself Thursday. The Nationals had beaten the New York Yankees the night before in part because they managed to get through 27 outs without an error for just the third time in 11 games. But Thursday was different. Washington's fielders weren't just making solid plays - they were saving runs with defense. In the 3-0 win against the Yankees on Thursday, the Nationals made a handful of plays that, either directly or indirectly, took runs off the board. Whether it was ... Email </a