Washington starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (3-4) got off to a slow start but settled down thereafter. He allowed three runs with seven strikeouts in five-plus innings.
San Diego pitcher Ian Kennedy (2-3) didn't allow a hit until Harper tripled to start the fifth inning. He allowed six runs on three hits with four walks in five innings.
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Espi highlights the scoring The Nationals didn't collect a hit until the fifth inning. From the fifth until the end of the game, Washington scored 10 runs on eight hits.