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Pitcher's Duel: Nats Silence Braves 2-0
24 May
Summary
- Two solo home runs were the only scoring plays.
- Jake Irvin delivered five scoreless innings before exiting.
- Three Nats pitchers combined for a one-hit shutout victory.
The Nationals emerged victorious in a tight contest against the Braves, prevailing 2-0 in a game dominated by pitching. The game featured a strong pitching performance from both sides, with only two solo home runs deciding the outcome.
Nationals starter Jake Irvin showcased his best outing of the season, retiring 15 of 16 batters faced through five scoreless innings. His fastball and curveball were particularly effective, but he exited in the sixth inning after appearing to tweak something during his warm-up pitches.
The Nationals' offense found a way to score thanks to timely home runs. Dylan Crews launched his first homer of the season on an 0-2 count, and Jorbit Vivas added crucial insurance with a solo shot.
Following Irvin, the Nationals' bullpen maintained the shutout. Brad Lord delivered three scoreless innings in relief, and Richard Lovelady closed out the game in the ninth, securing the one-hit victory and setting the stage for a rubber match.
