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Nationals' Small Ball Earns 1-Run Win over Brewers
Nasim Nuñez drove in two runs and José Tena added an RBI triple as Washington improved to 4-12 at Nationals Park, officials said.
Nasim Nunez drove in two runs with singles as the Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson, recalled from Triple-A Nashville, retired the first 12 batters and remained perfect through four innings before the Nationals broke through.
Jose Tena hit an RBI triple to right-center in the fifth inning, giving the Nationals a 2-1 lead during their offensive breakthrough.
Zack Littell earned the win while Richard Lovelady struck out Brandon Lockridge for his first save; Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. left in the sixth with right wrist soreness.
The Washington Nationals host Minnesota on Tuesday, with RHP Cade Cavalli facing RHP Taj Bradley in the series opener.