Nationals vs. Brewers – Game Recap – May 21, 2022 – ESPN

MILWAUKEE — — Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff dwelling run, Luis Urías added a solo shot and a defensive gem, and Brandon Woodruff allowed one run in six efficient innings to offer the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night time.

McCutchen drove the primary pitch from Patrick Corbin (0-7) into the Nationals’ bullpen for his twentieth profession leadoff homer — and second this season.

“Be able to hit pitch one,” McCutchen stated of his sport plan. “Get on the board early. Get on him fast. Be capable of create some momentum.”

Corbin knew that was the case, too: “They got here out swinging that first pitch of the sport, second pitch.” They obtained a few runs, however I felt good even after that.

“Even within the final inning, the first-pitch dwelling run, I believed I made some good pitches,” stated Corbin, who went 5 innings and gave up 5 runs, all earned. “Floor balls weren’t at our guys.”

Urías related on the primary pitch for a two-out solo homer within the fifth, adopted three batters later by Keston Hiura’s two-run single.

Urías defensively owned the primary inning. He snagged a liner and fielded a groundout. For the ultimate out, Urías raced again for a looping fly ball into quick left-center subject and made a sliding catch together with his again to diamond.

“He is been capable of showcase what he is able to doing,” McCutchen stated of Urías. “He confirmed his vary immediately with that play he made within the shallow outfield.”

Woodruff (5-2) gave up a solo dwelling run by Lane Thomas within the second, together with 4 different hits.

“I really feel like I am shifting the best way I must be and in flip that helps decide up the command a little bit bit,” Woodruff stated. “Simply making an attempt to make pitches that is all I am making an attempt to do.”

Woodruff struck out six and did not stroll a batter for the second time in eight begins.

“Woody pitched properly tonight,” Brewers supervisor Craig Counsell stated. “That is what high quality major-league starters do. They made him work a little bit bit, however six sturdy innings.”

Milwaukee’s Brad Boxberger pitched out of a two-out, bases-loaded jam within the seventh when he struck out César Hernández. And Josh Hader prolonged his major-league report for saves in every of his first 15 video games to start out the season.

Brewers have gained seven of the final 10 video games, together with 5 of six, whereas Washington slipped to 3-9 within the final 12.

“Once you’re not scoring runs and also you get guys on base, every part magnifies,” Nationals supervisor Dave Martinez stated. “He’ll (Corbin) go on the market in 5 days and hopefully, we’ll rating some runs for him.”

Washington has been held to at least one run or fewer in 12 video games this yr, essentially the most such video games within the NL.

McCutchen had three hits and Urías, Christian Yelich and Hiura every had two for Milwaukee.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Nationals: Martinez began switch-hitting Keibert Ruiz at catcher as an alternative of Riley Adams. “(Corbin) is completely OK with Keibert catching him,” Martinez stated. “I’m simply making an attempt to get some extra offense.” Ruiz is batting .282 in 30 video games whereas Adams is hitting .205 in 13. … SS Ehire Adrianza (left quad pressure) hasn’t performed all season and is on the 60-day injured record. “He’s on the point of exit on a rehab project,” Martinez stated. “We’re going to get him a bunch of at bats.”

Brewers: SS Willy Adames (excessive left ankle sprain) will accompany the group on its three-city, 11-game street journey. “We’re not shutting him down from baseball stuff,” Counsell stated. “He’s going to should go sure exams to get to the following step.” Adames batted .208 with 9 dwelling runs and 24 RBI in 35 video games earlier than occurring the 10-day injured record Could 18, retroactive to Could 15.

BREWERS PITCHERS ON A ROLL

Milwaukee starters have now labored 6.0 innings or extra whereas permitting one run or fewer in a MLB finest 13 video games this season.

UP NEXT

RHP Aaron Sanchez (2-3, 7.94 ERA) begins for the Nationals and RHP Freddy Peralta (3-1. 3.53) pitches for the Brewers when the three-game collection concludes Sunday.

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