The Washington Nationals completed their sweep of the New York Mets on Wednesday on the strength of 11 strikeouts from starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, winning 5-2. Strasburg lasted seven innings allowing only one run on four hits. The lone run he allowed was a solo home run by Mets first baseman Ike Davis in the bottom of the second inning.
The Nationals hopped out to an early 2-0 lead with a pair of solo home runs by Nationals left fielder Michael Morse and shortstop Danny Espinosa. Catcher Sandy Leon extended the lead in the fifth inning by grounding into a fielder's choice, scoring Espinosa. First baseman Adam Laroche hit a two run home run in the seventh inning to close out the scoring.
This victory puts the Nationals 4.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals next series will be a four game series at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers beginning on Thursday.
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