Stratton, Williamson Lead Giants Over the Nationals

SAN FRANCISCO — A couple of weeks back, when Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija were still on the disabled list, Bruce Bochy called Chris Stratton the ace of his staff.Cueto and Samardzija have returned and pitched well. Stratton is still acting like an ace, though. Teachers From Evergreen District in SJ Picket Monday Stratton went 6 2/3 strong innings against the visiting Washington Nationals and Mac Williamson took care of the offense with a mammoth two run homer. The Giants kept the weekend vibes going, beating the Nationals 4-2. Here's what else you need to know...The Mac Attack is back: Williamson's homer was hit to Bonds Territory beyond Triples Alley, except he did it as a right-hander. The 464-foot blast was the longest by a Giant at home since Statcast began tracking in 2015. It had an exit velocity of 112 mph. It was also the longest opposite-field homer in MLB this season. Hiker Bit by Rattlesnake on Mount Tamalpais Stratton straps in: Stratton allowed four hits, struck out five and came up just short of a third consecutive seven-inning start. Through five starts this season, he has a 2.32 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. He has allowed just three runs in his past three...