Tanner Roark got things started for the Nationals and pitched a solid game, allowing three runs on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Roark walked three batters and struck out three as well, earning a no-decision in his 25th start of the season.
The Nationals’ offense gave Roark plenty of run support. An RBI groundout by Bryce Harper made it a one-run game in the top of the first inning. In the fifth, RBI singles by Ben Revere and Bryce Harper gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead.
An inning later, another RBI single — this one off the bat of Danny Espinosa — stretched Washington’s lead to 4-0.