PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell drove in three runs each and Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Friday night. Each of the top four hitters in the Nationals’ lineup – César Hernández, Juan Soto, Cruz and Bell — had two hits while combining to go 8 for 17. I just got to keep pushing forward.”The Nationals had four straight singles to begin the game, including RBI hits by Cruz and Bell. Him and Josh Bell are swinging the bats really well right now.”Hoy Park accounted for the Pirates’ scoring with a two-run double in the second. He allowed two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings last season in his lone appearance against the Pirates.

Source: The Star April 16, 2022 03:08 UTC