Nats withstand Rockies' late comeback, win 12-11

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MacKenzie Gore equaled a career high with 13 strikeouts, Dylan Crews hit two home runs and the visiting Washington Nationals held off the Colorado Rockies 12-11 on Saturday in Denver.

Gore (2-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. Crews drove in four and James Wood went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs. Jose Tena drove in three