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Washington Nationals 4-1 over Houston Astros: Tanner Roark solid in return from WBC

Tanner Roark held Houston off the board through 5 13 innings on the mound, retiring 13-straight Astros between the second and sixth in what ended up a 4-1 Washington Nationals’ win.

Roark, in his first start back after competing in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA, was his usual efficient self, throwing 71 pitches total on the afternoon before manager Dusty Baker lifted the right-hander in the sixth.

Jayson Werth (sac fly), Trea Turner (fielder’s choice grounder) and Daniel Murphy (two-run double) drove in the Nationals’ runs in West Palm Beach, Florida’s Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.