Jake McCarthy ignited the offense in support of Ryne Nelson's efficient quality start
The Arizona Diamondbacks hung on for a 5-2 victory over the Nationals Thursday afternoon to climb a half game past Washington into the third Wild Card spot. Jake McCarthy keyed rallies in the 4th and 5th innings. Ryne Nelson threw seven innings allowing just two runs in yet another D-backs quality start.
McCarthy led off the fourth inning with a base hit and later scored on Tucker Barnhart's clutch base hit. Randal Gruchuk also had a two-run double later in the inning. McCarthy then knocked a two-out opposite field hit in the 5th inning, stole second, and scored on Kevin Newman's bloop base hit. The simplified contact approach has led to hits to all fields for McCarthy, regardless of the pitcher handedness. And once on the bases he creates havoc, even if he gets picked off occasionally. The two steals today upped his season total to 12.
Ryne Nelson meanwhile took advantage of an overly aggressive Nationals lineup. Pitching to contact, he needed just 70 pitches to record 21 outs. Nelson allowed three hits, two of which were solo homers by Lane Thomas and Jesse Winker. He only struck out two batters, but walked none.
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