Chaparro earns start vs. righty, delivers 3-for-4 night with 3-run HR
Washington's Andres Chaparro capitalized on a lineup opportunity against a right-hander, going 3-for-4 and giving the Nats a 6-0 lead in the 7th.
Andres Chaparro received a start for the Nationals against a right-handed pitcher. He made the most of the opportunity, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a 3-run home run. His homer extended Washington's lead to 6-0 heading into the 7th inning. The performance signals Chaparro is a viable option in the lineup when facing right-handed pitching.
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