Vargas, Ruiz, Alu homer as Nationals take series opener from Athletics, 8-2

— Ildemaro Vargas homered and drove in four runs, Keibert Ruiz went deep at home for the first time since May and the Washington Nationals defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Friday night.
Aug 12, 2023, 03:55 am - AP
OAK
WSH
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C. Abbott
win

C. Abbott1-1

1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB
P. Blackburn
loss

P. Blackburn2-3

5.2 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 K, 4 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

OAKWSH
1stJ. Diaz singled to left, Bleday scored and Gelof scored.20
2ndVargas singled to right, Ruiz scored, Smith to third.21
2ndGarrett singled to right, Smith scored, Vargas to second.22
4thAlu hit sacrifice fly to left, Vargas scored.23
5thRuiz homered to right center (381 feet).24
7thVargas homered to left center (407 feet), Thomas scored and Ruiz scored.27
8thAlu homered to right center (419 feet).28
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