The Washington Nationals achieved a rare feat by winning consecutive 2-0 games, with Michael Soroka delivering an impressive performance against Texas. Soroka struck out seven over six scoreless innings, demonstrating control and dominance. Patrick Corbin, despite having a complete game, suffered a loss due to two runs given up. The game was notably quick, finished in just 1:50, impacted by light rain and a small crowd of 27,160, also affected by a postgame concert. Closer Kyle Finnegan secured his 18th save, showcasing his effectiveness this season.
Soroka had the Texas hitters off-balance most of the night. The weak contact and flailing swings on seven strikeouts were a constant in Soroka's first 5.0 innings of work.
His six zeroes in the run column was the story of the night, while Corbin's return to Nationals Park was ruined because of the two runs he surrendered in a complete game 8.0 inning performance.
Friday night's game was a Nationals Park record of only 1:50 minutes, and it would have been even shorter if CJ Abrams didn't make an errant throw.
Closer Kyle Finnegan brushed it off, and got the final out for his 18th save of the season. That is the second best mark in all of MLB.
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