Watch: Nationals' Taylor denies HR with perfectly timed leap
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The Washington Nationals are doing what they can to tread water without ace Max Scherzer.
Case in point: Center fielder Michael A. Taylor tracked down a deep fly ball from San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte on Friday - one that looked like a sure home run until the last possible moment. Taylor timed his jump, hauled in the catch, and helped maintain Washington's early 2-0 lead.