Nationals’ pitchers pummeled by Giants
(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
Zach Duke and Craig Stammen are ineffective Monday night and the Nationals are out-hit, 17-3, on their way to a third straight loss.
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Nationals’ pitchers pummeled by Giants
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