Alemais homers as Senators get big night from Murphy
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy drove in six runs for the Harrisburg Senators on Sunday during his Major League rehab stint as the Altoona Curve fell, 7-2, at FNB Field.The Curve (22-23) outhit the Senators (23-24), 7-5, but two big swings by Murphy was plenty of
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Washington Nationals second baseman
The Curve (22-23) outhit the Senators (23-24), 7-5, but two big swings by Murphy was plenty of run support paired with a strong effort from Harrisburg starting pitcher
Harrisburg made Curve starter
Murphy broke open a one-run game in the fifth with a three-run homer against
Alemais cracked his first home run at the Double-A level in the fourth inning. His two-run shot put Altoona within one run at the time and was the only time the Curve had a runner past third base.
Harrisburg added one run late in the seventh inning against reliever
McGowin fanned 10 Curve batters over a six-inning start for Harrisburg and allowed six hits. In his previous start, McGowin struck out 10 Erie SeaWolves on May 22.
The Curve finish their seven-game road trip and four-game series against the Senators on Memorial Day at noon. Right-hander
The Curve return home for a brief, three-game homestand against the Akron RubberDucks starting on Tuesday. For tickets or more information, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office.
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