WASHINGTON — Jeter Downs capped a six-run ninth with an RBI single, and the Washington Nationals rallied previous Oakland 8-7 on Sunday, finishing a three-game sweep of the majors-worst Athletics.

Washington, which recorded its third sweep in its final seven collection, has received eight of 11 general and 12 of its final 14 at house.

Rookie Zack Gelof homered twice for Oakland, which fell 52 video games below .500 (33-85) for the primary time since going 54-108 in 1979. The A’s had been swept for the sixteenth time this 12 months - their most since getting swept 17 instances in 1978.

Oakland nearer Trevor May, working in a non-save scenario within the ninth inning with a 7-2 lead, loaded the bases with one out earlier than permitting Stone Garrett’s RBI single and Ildemaro Vargas’ sacrifice fly. May exited after strolling Riley Adams to reload the bases, and Kirby Snead (1-1) entered and walked pinch-hitter Dominic Smith to drive in a run that made it 7-5.

Alex Call then hit a pointy grounder that shortstop Nick Allen - who entered as a defensive alternative within the eighth inning - booted for an error, permitting two runs to attain. Downs then floated a base hit to middle to cap the unlikely comeback.

Joe La Sorsa (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for Washington for his first main league victory.

PHOTOS: Jeter Downs' RBI single caps 6-run ninth as Nationals rally previous A's 8-7 for collection sweep

The A’s jumped on Washington starter Trevor Williams, beginning with Gelof’s first homer. Brent Rooker adopted that shot with a stroll, and Seth Brown then ripped an 89 mph fastball to proper to make it 3-0.

Garrett delivered a run-scoring double within the first inning. Oakland’s Aledmys Díaz had a two-out RBI single within the third to make it 4-1. Brown added a two-run single within the seventh.

Williams allowed 5 runs in 4 1/3 innings whereas putting out 4. He has not made it by way of 5 innings in any of his final three begins and is 0-3 with a 11.08 ERA and 7 house runs allowed in that span.

Williams has surrendered 28 house runs this season, second-most within the majors behind Lance Lynn’s 32 with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics starter Ken Waldichuk allowed a run on seven hits whereas putting out 4 over 5 innings.

Trainer’s room

Nationals: RHP Hunter Harvey (elbow) and RHP Tanner Rainey (Tommy John surgical procedure) threw bullpen classes Sunday. Manager Dave Martinez stated Harvey must be able to be activated in “the next couple days.” … RHP Mason Thompson (left knee) will throw a simulated recreation Tuesday.

Up subsequent

Athletics: Oakland continues its journey Monday at St. Louis. LHP JP Sears (2-9, 4.32 ERA) has a 3.67 ERA over his final 16 begins.

Nationals: Washington is off Monday. RHP Josiah Gray (7-9, 3.69) begins the opener of a three-game collection towards Boston because the homestand continues Tuesday.

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