Ginn shines as Athletics rout Nationals 15‑1
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — J.T. Ginn pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball as the Athletics routed the Washington Nationals 15-1 on Saturday at Sutter Health Park.
The Athletics erupted for five runs in the first inning, then added one in the second, two in the sixth, six in the seventh and one in the eighth. Washington’s lone run came in the ninth. Ginn struck out seven and improved to 8-6. Zack Littell took the loss, falling to 7-7.
Carlos Cortes, Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom each homered and drove in two runs. Shea Langeliers had three RBIs, and Jeff McNeil collected three hits and two RBIs. The Nationals managed four hits, two from Keibert Ruiz.
The game drew 11,138 fans and lasted 2 hours, 41 minutes. The Athletics improved to 42-56, while Washington fell to 49-50. The victory avenged a 23-4 loss to the Nationals the previous night.