Soto’s clutch 2-run double carries Nats over O’s

The Nationals slotted Bryce Harper into the leadoff spot for Thursday’s game against the Orioles, in effort to help him see more pitches and draw more walks. It was a move manager Dave Martinez employed earlier this season when he was trying to get Harper more strikes to hit to break out of a slump. And a move Martinez felt comfortable making because he could slot rookie phenom Juan Soto into the cleanup spot.

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