The Washington Nationals put three runs on the board in the top of the first inning, but it wouldn’t prove to be enough as the Cleveland Guardians downed the Nationals 6-4 on Jackie Robinson Day Saturday afternoon in front of 25,000 at Nats Park.
Nationals’ starting pitcher Chad Kuhl gave up five earned runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.
The game started promisingly for the Nats with RBI hits by Joey Meneses, Jeimer Candelario and Keibert Ruiz in the first inning.
Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) making the throw to first base after fielding a ground ball during the second inning of an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardiansat Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals players lined up for the National Anthem before an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians on Jackie Robinson Day at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)A Cleveland Guardians player wearing special socks commemorating Jackie Robinson Day during an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) taking a swing during an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) putting the tag on Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) at second base during an MLB game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals relief pitcher Anthony Banda (50) throwing a pitch during an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)
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