Murphy has 5 RBIs in Nats' 8-3 win over Cards (Yahoo Sports)

Daniel Murphy homered, doubled twice and tied career highs with five RBIs and four hits and the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Tuesday night. Matt Wieters and Jayson Werth also hit solo shots to help Washington earn a second home series victory. Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez (1-0) allowed two runs - one earned - over seven innings.