Nats Bullpen Shines, Starters Struggle in Loss

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The Nationals dropped a 10-to-5 decision to the Giants at home, and it was rough for

starters Zach Letell, who gave up two homers and now leads.

Major League Baseball with 7 allowed this season.

Nath's fans got some sparks from the offense, though, with Dale and Lyle crushing a two-run

homer, and James Wood adding one in the 7th to keep things.

Interesting against Giants Ace Logan Webb.

The bullpen stepped up big time, especially packs and shults, who tossed three solid innings

allowing just one run on two hits to give Washington a, fighting chance in the late going.

But the bigger issue for the Naths is their starters, averaging only four and two-thirds

innings per outing, which ties them for second-fewest in the burn.

League and wears down the relievers.

With the bullpen already missing two arms from recent injuries, the fix comes down to patience.

The tail thrives on weak contact, not strikeouts, so they stick to the plan and flush this

one.