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Nationals lose 5-0, Jones loses 2nd Game
Boone of the Dodgers threw a two hitter, and the Dodgers offence had 15 hits themselves as they routed the Nationals to improve to 8-5, and take over first place in the GCL East from the Cardinals.
In other news, the Nationals got a new starting pitcher, Earl Dixon, who had a 2.95 ERA in 29 innings in Single A ball. He should be placed immediatley into the Nationals starting rotation.
In the Major Leagues, the Nationals are struggling with a 35-51 record midway through the season. The Red Sox and Nationals are tied for first place in the AL East, the Twins lead the AL Central, and the Angels hold a half game lead over the Rangers in the AL West. In the NL, the Phillies lead the NL East, the Astros lead the NL Central, and the Dodgers lead the NL West.
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