Scherzer leads Nationals over Wainwright, Cardinals 8-2
Max Scherzer outpitched Adam Wainwright in a matchup worthy of Opening Day, and the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Thursday.
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St. Louis Cardinals
2
Washington Nationals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
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- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
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