Adam LaRoche won the National League Gold Glove for first base last night, coming off a season in which he put in the best defensive performance of any player at his position.

The Nationals couldn’t hold a late-inning lead against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Meanwhile, the Capitals and Rangers resume their playoff series tonight at the Verizon Center.

It was a great day for D.C. sports. Along with the Capitals, who won their first-round NHL playoff series against the Bruins, the Nationals and Wizards recorded victories, too.

Losing Adam Dunn to the White Sox left the Nationals with a hole to fill at first base, and no clear answer as to how to do so. One theory was to move Mike Morse out of the crowded outfield rotation and see how he performed — and after devoting a sizable chunk of payroll to Jayson Werth, a personnel shuffle didn’t seem too far-fetched. Instead, the Nationals did the unthinkable and went and got another free agent, signing veteran first baseman Adam LaRoche to a reasonable two-year contract. If you’re not excited yet, I’ve designed a three-step plan for any Nationals fan to get pumped about our new first baseman.