Times wires
Friday, April 29, 2011
Nationals 3, Giants 0
WASHINGTON — Jason Marquis pitched a five-hitter to beat Tim Lincecum, and reserve outfielder Laynce Nix made a rare start and hit a two-run homer. Marquis struck out seven and walked none in his fourth major-league shutout and first since 2009 with Colorado. He also had an RBI single and is batting .385. Making his sixth start of the season, Nix drove a 1-and-2 breaking ball to rightfield in the second inning for his third homer. It was the second one Lincecum has allowed this year.