Washington 8, San Diego 5
When: 7:05 PM ET, Monday, May 14, 2012
Where: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
Temperature:
67°
Umpires:
Home -
Larry Vanover, 1B -
Brian Gorman, 2B -
Tony Randazzo, 3B -
Alan Porter
Attendance:
19434
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Nationals 8, Padres 5: Rookie Bryce Harper belted his first career homer and Ian Desmond collected three hits - including a two-run double in the sixth inning - as host Washington posted its fourth win in five outings.
Playing in his 15th career game, Harper launched a 2-1 breaking ball from Tim Stauffer over the wall in straightaway center field in the third inning. Harper, who raced around the bases before settling into the dugout, was summoned for a curtain call to commemorate the milestone.
The 19-year-old Harper is the youngest player to belt a home run in the majors since 1988, when Adrian Beltre recorded seven prior to turning 19 1/2 years of age.
Chad Tracy blasted a pinch-hit homer, Xavier Nady also went deep and Desmond scored twice as the Nationals improved to 13-4 at home.
With San Diego clinging to a 5-4 lead, Desmond deposited an offering from Miles Mikolas (0-1) off the wall in right center to plate Rick Ankiel and Jesus Flores.
Craig Stammen (3-0) struck out three in two scoreless innings in pick up the win in relief of starter Ross Detwiler. Sean Burnett induced a double play to end the threat in the ninth for his first save of the season.
Orlando Hudson had a two-run single, Chase Headley delivered a run-scoring single and Yonder Alonso scored twice for the Padres, who fell to 3-10 on the road.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Making his first start, Washington catcher Sandy Leon exited the contest after a collision with Chase Headley at the plate in the top of the fourth inning. Leon, who suffered a right ankle sprain, was replaced by Flores. ... Stauffer, who was activated from the disabled list prior to the game, was making his season debut after being sidelined with a strained right elbow. He allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings.
Top Game Performances
Starting Pitchers
| San Diego |
|
Washington |
|
Tim Stauffer
|
Player |
Ross Detwiler
|
|
No Decision |
W/L |
No Decision |
|
5.0 |
IP |
5.0 |
|
5 |
Strikeouts |
3 |
|
7 |
Hits |
7 |
|
5.40 |
ERA |
7.20 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Hits |
HR |
TB |
Avg |
LOB |
K |
RBI |
BB |
SB |
Errors |
| San Diego
|
7 |
0 |
10 |
.212 |
14 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
| Washington
|
11 |
3 |
21 |
.333 |
17 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
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