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In an interleague matchup, the Washington Nationals traveled to St. Louis to take on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Both teams were looking for a win to improve their record and stay in the playoff race.
The Nationals started the game with Erick Fedde on the mound, while the Cardinals countered with Kwang-Hyun Kim. The first few innings of the game were quiet, with both pitchers keeping the opposing batters in check.
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However, in the top of the fourth inning, the Nationals struck first. Josh Bell hit a solo home run to give Washington a 1-0 lead. The Cardinals quickly responded in the bottom of the inning with a solo home run from Yadier Molina to tie the game.
The game remained tied until the top of the seventh inning when the Nationals once again took the lead. Juan Soto hit a solo home run to give Washington a 2-1 lead. The Nationals were able to add another run in the top of the ninth inning when Josh Bell hit his second home run of the game, a two-run shot that extended the Nationals’ lead to 4-1.
The Cardinals tried to mount a comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring one run and putting runners on second and third base with only one out. However, Nationals closer Brad Hand was able to get the next two batters out to secure the 4-2 victory for Washington.
Erick Fedde pitched well for the Nationals, going six innings and allowing only one run on four hits while striking out seven batters. Brad Hand earned the save for Washington, his 19th of the season.
For the Cardinals, Kwang-Hyun Kim pitched six innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out four batters. Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller was charged with the loss after giving up two runs in the top of the ninth inning.
The Nationals were led by Josh Bell, who had a big game at the plate, going 2-4 with two home runs and three RBIs. Juan Soto also contributed with a home run and an RBI.
The loss was a tough one for the Cardinals, who missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL Central division race. The Nationals, on the other hand, were able to pick up a crucial win as they fight to stay in the playoff hunt.
Overall, it was a well-played game by both teams, with solid pitching and timely hitting. The Nationals were able to come out on top thanks to the power hitting of Josh Bell and Juan Soto, as well as the strong pitching performance by Erick Fedde.
With the win, the Nationals improved their record to 51-56 on the season, while the Cardinals fell to 53-53. Both teams will look to continue their season with the hopes of making a push for the playoffs in the coming weeks.
