BASEBALL-MLB-WAS-DET/RECAPReuters America WireAnibal Sanchez pitched six strong innings Friday in his return to Detroit’s Comerica Park, Juan Soto blasted a solo homer, and the Washington Nationals handed the Tigers their eighth straight loss, 3-1. Sanchez (4-6) pitched for the Tigers from 2012-17. Soto’s homer, in the second inning, was his 14th this season. Howie Kendrick supplied two hits and an RBI for the Nationals, who have won nine of their past 11 games. Leading off the second, Soto crushed an 0-2 Norris offering for a 418-foot home run to right.

Source: National Post June 29, 2019 02:26 UTC