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In the zone in ‘Zona: Stras is first to 15 wins
- Updated: August 2, 2016
PHOENIX — One of the most encouraging aspects of this Nationals season to manager Dusty Baker is that they are in first place, despite the fact that they believe they have yet to play their best baseball. Baker said before Monday night’s series opener against the D-backs that perhaps August will be when they finally hit their stride.
And Washington began the month with a strong start, pummeling Arizona, 14-1, at Chase Field as Stephen Strasburg became the first pitcher in the Majors with 15 wins. The Nationals’ right-hander collected as many hits (three) and drove in as many runs (one) as he allowed in his six innings. Although he did not display the dominance he has shown at other games this season, he did not have to.
The Nationals set new season-highs with 14 runs and 19 hits. They chased D-backs starter Archie Bradley in the fourth inning, tagging him for eight runs on 12 hits. Bradley had been pitching well — with a 2.63 ERA in his last four starts — before posting one of the worst outings of his career Monday.
MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDFirst to 15: Strasburg (15-1) became the first pitcher in MLB to reach his 15th victory of the season, matching his …
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