Zimmermann pitches Nats past Reds

10:56 PM, May 12, 2012   |    comments
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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Jordan Zimmermann tossed seven solid innings while Danny Espinosa launched the go-ahead solo home run in the sixth, leading the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the middle test of a three-game set.

Zimmermann (2-3) fanned nine and surrendered just a run on five hits and a walk for Washington, which has won three straight on the heels of a three-game losing skid.

Wilson Ramos added a solo shot, but left the game in the seventh inning with an apparent knee injury. The injury occurred as Ramos was tracking down a passed ball from Zimmermann. Ramos hurried to the ball, but as he went to pick it up, his knee buckled underneath him.

Mat Latos allowed a run on three hits and five walks in five innings for the Reds, who have lost three of their last four.

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