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NEW YORK (AP)—Craig Stammen(notes) and the Washington Nationals really dampened the New York Yankees’ day.
After waiting out a 5 1/2 -hour rain delay at the beginning, Stammen earned his first major league victory, Julian Tavarez(notes) provided key relief and the last-place Nationals beat New York 3-0 Thursday night in the first game without a homer at the new Yankee Stadium.
“When you have three meals at the ballpark before you start the game, it’s been a long day,” Nationals manager Manny Acta said. “It was worthwhile.”
Boosted by Ryan Zimmerman’s(notes) three hits and a bunch of nifty plays, Washington posted its first two-game winning streak since taking three straight May 7-9. Behind Stammen (1-2), the Nationals became the last team in the majors to pitch a shutout this season.
Unsure whether there would be a game, Stammen bided his time by reading a book, watching games on TV and eating lunch. Hours later, he learned he would be pitching.
After waiting out a 5 1/2 -hour rain delay at the beginning, Stammen earned his first major league victory, Julian Tavarez(notes) provided key relief and the last-place Nationals beat New York 3-0 Thursday night in the first game without a homer at the new Yankee Stadium.
“When you have three meals at the ballpark before you start the game, it’s been a long day,” Nationals manager Manny Acta said. “It was worthwhile.”
Boosted by Ryan Zimmerman’s(notes) three hits and a bunch of nifty plays, Washington posted its first two-game winning streak since taking three straight May 7-9. Behind Stammen (1-2), the Nationals became the last team in the majors to pitch a shutout this season.
Unsure whether there would be a game, Stammen bided his time by reading a book, watching games on TV and eating lunch. Hours later, he learned he would be pitching.