Washington Nationals tops Detroit Tigers 4-2
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated Detroit Tigers 4-2.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Yohandy Morales led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Washington Nationals starter Richard Lovelady threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Ben Malgeri led Detroit Tigers's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Detroit Tigers reliever Kenley Jansen threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Richard Lovelady: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB (19 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 7.7 IP, 2 ER, 9 K (ERA 2.35).
Detroit Tigers starter Framber Valdez: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 3 BB (87 pitches). Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.91).
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 6 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.214). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Brady House (2-for-4).
Detroit Tigers: 8 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.276). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Kevin McGonigle (3-for-5), Ben Malgeri (2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Riley Greene (0-for-3), Dillon Dingler (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.