Dusty Baker calls for help after Nationals' bullpen implodes yet again

The Washington Nationals' bullpen was up to its old tricks again on Monday night, blowing a 9-6 lead by surrendering five earned runs (including two dingers) to the Atlanta Braves.

Following the team's fourth straight loss, manager Dusty Baker confessed his bullpen is in dire need of some reinforcements, saying, "We need some help, we need some help big time," according to Jamal Collier of MLB.com.

Although starter Stephen Strasburg wasn't at his best (giving up six earned runs and three homers in the contest) the Nationals' offense bailed out its starter early on with big flies from Trea Turner, Brian Goodwin, and Bryce Harper.

Nationals reliever Jacob Turner would then go on to allow two earned runs before Matt Albers issued a three-run bomb to catcher Tyler Flowers.

According to ESPN's Eddie Matz, the Nationals have now lost five games this season in which they've led after eight innings.