Nationals Offense Comes Alive in 7-6 Win Over Cleveland
Led by some timely late-innings hitting, the Washington Nationals downed the Cleveland Guardians in a thrilling 7-6 come from behind victory Sunday afternoon in front of 22,000 fans at Nationals Park.
Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) getting congratulated after scoring in the first inning of an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 15, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals left fielder Stone Garett (36) saluting to the dugout after hitting a double during the second inning of an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 16, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals left fielder Stone Garett (36) getting congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the second inning of an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 16, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) throwing to first after fielding a ground ball during the second inning of an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 15, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) about to cross home plate after hitting a home run in the seventh inning during an MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 16, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)
Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin gave the Nationals a solid effort, giving up two earned runs on five hits over six innings. The Nats got to starting pitcher Shane Bieber for 3 runs with 9 hits during Bieber’s six innings of work.
Offensively the Nats were led by home runs by Jaimer Candelario and Luis Garcia.
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