Article: Rain Doesn't Stop Natl's From Beating Cubs


AP Online
05-15-2005
Dateline: WASHINGTON


Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider, left, celebrates with pitcher Chad Cordero after Washington's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs at RFK Stadium, Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari)

Livan Hernandez won his fifth consecutive start, Vinny Castilla had a two-run single, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 Saturday night.

Hernandez (6-2) pitched 6 1-3 innings before leaving with an injured right knee. He allowed two runs and five hits, walked none and struck out six _ all after enduring a lengthy rain delay at the start of the game.

It's his longest streak since winning six straight starts ...

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