Nationals make quick work of Rangers on a night for bounce-back pitchers
Friday night's Nationals-Rangers game matched a pair of pitchers making the most of new situations on different teams. Washington's Michael Soroka and Texas's Patrick Corbin didn't waste any time showing how much they have benefited from their new surroundings.
Both shined in a 2-0 Washington victory that was completed in a tidy 1 hour, 50 minutes — matching the mark for the fastest game in club history. Soroka shined just a little bit more.
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