Washington’s Nationals batted around, pounded out five hits, and scored five runs in a 40-pitch third by New York Mets’ starter Rick Porcello that busted things open in the night half of today’s doubleheader in D.C., which ended up with the home team on top, 5-3 for a two-game sweep of the twin bill.
Sánchez vs the Mets: Aníbal Sánchez started against the Mets in New York back on August 12th in Citi Field, giving up six hits, two walks, and five earned runs in a 71-pitch, 2 2⁄3-inning outing in a 71-pitch appearance in an 11-6 loss.