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Luis García Jr. and James Wood lead the Nationals past the Giants 6-3 for their latest road win
Luis García Jr. sparked a 6-3 win with a two-run homer, and Washington held on for its fifth straight road series victory.
- On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-3. Luis Garcia Jr. launched a two-run homer in the first inning, giving the visiting team a lead they never relinquished during the contest.
- Giants starter Adrian Houser struggled through 4 1/3 innings, yielding four runs and three hits. The Nationals maintained a front-running lead throughout, capitalizing on the pitcher's inability to secure a win in his five home starts.
- Washington extended their lead in the seventh inning when Jacob Young scored on an Erik Miller wild pitch. Daylen Lile added a bases-loaded walk, securing the Nationals' 23rd road victory, which ties them with Atlanta for the major league lead.
- Despite outhitting the visitors 9-8, San Francisco stranded 13 baserunners and dropped their fifth consecutive home game. Conversely, Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee extended his hitting streak to 17 games with two RBIs during the loss.
- The Nationals look to sweep the series on Wednesday afternoon as LHP Foster Griffin faces Giants LHP Robbie Ray. Washington aims to build on their 4-1 record during this Western swing in the upcoming series finale.
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Luis García Jr. and James Wood lead the Nationals past the Giants 6-3 for their latest road win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luis García Jr. launched a two-run homer, Jacob Young scored a pivotal run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat
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