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Zack Littell, Washington Nationals Struggle At Home in 10-5 Loss
TL;DR
Zack Littell struggled in his fourth start, allowing eight earned runs in a 10-5 loss for the Washington Nationals against the San Francisco Giants. This defeat marks the Nationals' sixth loss in seven home games.
Key points
- Zack Littell allowed eight earned runs in four innings.
- Washington Nationals lost 10-5 to the San Francisco Giants.
- This loss marks the sixth in seven home games for the Nationals.
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Zack Littell, Washington Nationals Struggle At Home in 10-5 Loss
An early inning meltdown set the stage for the sixth loss in seven home games for the Washington Nationals after dropping game one against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Zack Littell struggled in his fourth start of the season after giving up eight earned runs and 11 hits in four innings. The most recent free agent signing has now given up at least three runs in three of his four starts this season, marking a puzzling start for the Nationals rotation.
The meltdown began in the second inning after Littell allowed consecutive singles to open the inning before giving up a 416 foot home run, pushing the Giants ahead, 3-0. San Francisco added to it after the next three batters got on base, eventually setting up a pair of two out hits to drive in three runs, pushing the Nationals into a 6-0 deficit early on.
A grounder into a fielder's choice from Brady House would get the Nationals on the board in the bottom of the third, but the Giants answered right back with two more runs in the next frame including the second and final home run allowed by Littell, this time a 389 foot solo shot over the right field wall.
Daylen Lile's two run home run in the fourth inning marked his first of the season, but the Giants maintained a healthy lead throughout with Paxton Schultz giving up a solo home run in the seventh inning with the Nationals trailing, 9-4.
The Nationals would cut the deficit to four again after James Wood opened the seventh inning with a 441 foot home run opposite field home run, marking the longest in Major League Baseball since of the hit a 452 foot home run on Sept. 13, 2023.
Q&A
What were Zack Littell's stats in the game against the Giants?
Zack Littell gave up eight earned runs and 11 hits in four innings during the game against the Giants.
How many home games have the Washington Nationals lost recently?
The Washington Nationals have lost six out of their last seven home games.
What caused the Nationals' early deficit against the Giants?
The Nationals fell behind early due to a second-inning meltdown where Littell allowed a home run and several consecutive hits, leading to a 6-0 deficit.