Both teams got a base runner on but nothing from it. Anibal Sanchez gave up a leadoff infield single to George Springer and got to second on a stolen base. But Sanchez was aided by a five-catch by Victor Robles, who ranged deep to center, twisted his body and stretched his glove to rob Jose Altuve of a sure run-scoring double.
In the bottom half of the inning, Anthony Rendon doubled off Zack Greinke with two outs but that was it. Trea Turner, the Nationals’ leadoff hitter, had a loud out: his flyout was caught at the warning track by Michael Brantley.