Lannan Tough as Nats Blank Cubbies

Lefty gives up four hits over seven innings
By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff
Posted Apr 27, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
Lannan Tough as Nats Blank Cubbies
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of an MLB game, Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Washington. Lilly dropped to 1-4 this season.    (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

John Lannan pitched four-hit ball for seven innnings, and Wily Mo Pena and Wil Nieves had back-to-back RBI singles to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-0 win over Chicago on Sunday. Lannan (2-2) matched a career high with his seven innings, struck out three, walked four and didn't allow a hit until Ronny Cedeno singled to start the fifth.

Luis Ayala and Jon Rauch each pitch a hitless inning to complete the shutout. Rauch finished for his fourth save. The Cubs’ Ted Lilly (1-4), making his 200th start, gave up two runs on four hits in six innings. Chicago had a scoring threat in the fifth, loading the bases with one out, but Ryan Theriot grounded into a double play. (More MLB stories.)

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