Anibal Sanchez was Detroit’s starting pitcher, lasting seven innings while allowing only a first inning run after Bryce Harper led off the game with a triple.
Andy Dirks doubled in the first run for the Tigers with two on. We had to hold one runner at third after a fan scooped up the ball like a grounder and interfered with the play. Wise up to the situation, snarffan.
Avila split a 1-1 score wide open with his first career grand slam.
Newly acquired arm Jose Veras impressed in his debut, putting the Nats down 1-2-3 in the 8th.
Joaquin Benoit finished them off for the 5-1 final.
………………………..things are clicking for a guy who has hit it hard for the last couple weeks and is now finding that his boom stick is ready!
and he makes it back-to-back! oh baby!!