The Nationals got going on Masahiro Tanaka early as he struggled a little in the first inning, something that has been a known issue with him in the past. Anthony Rendon sent a double over Chris Denorfia’s head in right field. Ben Revere who was on third from a single, balk, then tagged up, would score easily. Denorfia did seem to misjudge the ball a little as the sun and wind were factors throughout the day, but it wouldn’t be Tanaka’s only bad inning today.
The Yankees would threaten in the third inning to try and take the lead.