Washington Nationals routs Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1
Game Summary
Washington Nationals topped Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Washington Nationals's steady command of the game.
Key Players
Curtis Mead led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and picked up a hold.
LuJames Groover led Arizona Diamondbacks's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 RBI. Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loáisiga threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (64 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (92 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.7 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 6.75).
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 8 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.267). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Dylan Crews (2-for-4, 1 HR).
Arizona Diamondbacks: 1 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.038).
Cleanup cold: Gabriel Moreno (0-for-3), Nolan Arenado (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.