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Nationals Secure Victory, Cardinals Struggle: Patrick Corbin Shines, Injuries Mount

The Washington Nationals halted the St. Louis Cardinals late-game comebacks with a decisive 6-2 win, improving to 3-1. Patrick Corbin pitched well, limiting the Cardinals to two runs over five innings, while Miles Mikolas took the loss after surrendering five earned runs.

The Nationals built a 3-0 lead by the third inning, thanks to Paul DeJongs solo homer and timely hits. They added insurance in the sixth, with the Cardinals managing only a pair of runs on a Willson Contreras double. The Nationals bullpen held strong, preventing the Cardinals from mounting their usual comeback.

Both teams faced injury setbacks: Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz exited with a contusion to his left wrist, while Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn strained his hamstring. Ruiz is day-to-day, and Winn is likely headed to the injured list.

Corbin earned his first win, boosting the Nationals morale, while the Cardinals drop to 0-4, searching for their first victory. This game serves as a reminder of baseballs unpredictability, with momentum shifting quickly but solid pitching keeping teams in contention.

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