WASHINGTON -- Dereck Rodriguez finally endured the type of rough outing that eventually befalls every rookie pitcher, as he lasted only 2 2/3 innings Saturday afternoon in the Nationals' 7-5 victory over the Giants at Nationals Park.
Making his third appearance and second start in the Major Leagues, Rodriguez surrendered five runs and six hits. Most of the punishment he absorbed occurred in the second inning, when Washington amassed four runs. Trea Turner and Anthony Rendon smacked RBI singles before Matt Adams drilled a two-run double.
The Giants trimmed Washington's lead with Nick Hundley's three-run, third-inning home run leading the comeback.