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Guzman's 6 RBIs Power Nationals

Washington beats Pirates for fifth win in six games

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted May 3, 2008 4:44 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Cristian Guzman tied a career high with six RBIs, including a tiebreaking three-run double in the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 today. Guzman went 4-for-5 and scored two runs for the Nationals, who have won five of six. He also had six RBIs on June 24, 2001, for Minnesota at Detroit. Jose Bautista homered and drove in three runs for the Pirates.

Washington pushed across four runs in the sixth inning to take a 9-5 lead. Wily Mo Pena led off with an infield squibber for a hit against Paul Maholm (2-3), who walked pinch-hitter Ronnie Belliard before being yanked in favor of Franquelis Osoria. Felipe Lopez hit a flyball to right that Xavier Nady lost in the sun and Guzman cleared the bases with a double to right-center.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Bautista, middle, rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer off Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Chico. Also on the field is Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, top.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Bautista, middle, rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer off Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Chico. Also on the field is Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, top.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman, right, is greeted by Aaron Boone, left, after scoring on a hit by Austin Kearns. The Nationals won 9-8.
Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman, right, is greeted by Aaron Boone, left, after scoring on a hit by Austin Kearns. The Nationals won 9-8.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman follows through on a three-run double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Washington.
Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman follows through on a three-run double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Washington.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals players, from left, Ronnie Belliard, Felipe Lopez, and Wily Mo Pena celebrate after they all scored on a double by Cristian Guzman against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Washington Nationals players, from left, Ronnie Belliard, Felipe Lopez, and Wily Mo Pena celebrate after they all scored on a double by Cristian Guzman against the Pittsburgh Pirates.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals' Matt Chico delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Washington.
Washington Nationals' Matt Chico delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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