Viera, FL (Sports Network) - Drew Smyly threw five strong innings to lead the
Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in a spring
training clash.
Smyly limited the Nationals to one run on four hits while striking out five
without a walk. The left-hander received offensive support from Prince Fielder
and Victor Martinez, both of whom went 2-for-3 for the game and delivered RBI
singles off Stephen Strasburg during a two-run fifth inning.
Matt Tuiasosopo added a solo home run for Detroit.
Strasburg worked six innings and was touched for three runs on seven hits
while striking out five.
Ian Desmond had a solo homer and scored twice for the Nationals, with Jayson
Werth finishing 2-for-4 in the loss.
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