The Washington Nationals salvaged a game in their series with the Orioles by winning today, 2-1. The game was delayed because of rain briefly during the 8th inning, luckily they were able to finish it this afternoon. The win brings the Nationals record on the season to 19-26.
John Lannan picked up his fourth win of the season as he got the win today and pitched very well in the process. Lannan pitched into the 8th inning, going 7.1 innings and allowing only one run on the day. Lannan gave up only four hits, a walk, and struck out five. He kept the Orioles off the bases for most of the afternoon. Jon Rauch threw a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his tenth save of the year.
The Nats first run of the afternoon came on a Cristian Guzman solo home run in the third. They went up 2-0 in the 8th inning after Ryan Zimmerman doubled in Felipe Lopez. Lopez and Guzman led the offensive charge with two hits a piece while Dmitri Young and Aaron Boone each walked twice.
The Nationals will make the short trip back home to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Tim Redding will take the mound in search of his sixth win of the season. Game time tomorrow is 7:10pm.
