Alex Wood was cruising along until two outs in the 5th when he gave up two runs and had to face Juan Soto with a man on. He whiffed the young star and saved his start. The Giants bullpen took over and shut down the Nationals, allowing only three hits and striking out four over the last four frames. It was another big inning--a four-run top of the 5th--that made the difference. Austin Slater had a hit, a walk, and run scored. He also made another great play in the outfield. He didn't start but came in for Mike Yastrzemski as part of a platoon matchup. That's the Giants way. Everyone in the starting lineup had a hit except for Darin Ruf (who walked and scored and got an RBI on an out) and Brandon Belt. The Captain seems a bit out-of-sorts. Luis González got his first RBI (on a sac fly) for his new club. The 26-year old former White Sox prospect was a big hit in the pre-season and the injury to Steven Duggar gave him an opening. He's from México and played college ball at the University of New Mexico.
Another day game tomorrow, 10:35 a.m. Pacific, and Logan Webb gets the start.
Go Giants!
--M.C.
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