Nats, unfazed by Rays’ strategy, cruise to win

Washington pounced for five runs in the first inning against Rays “opener” left-hander Jonny Venters to cruise to an 11-2 victory Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park. Anthony Rendon collected four hits, and Michael A. Taylor had three as they drove in three runs apiece. Tanner Roark pitched six innings of two-run ball. Venters, who was making his first career start, allowed five runs in one-third of an inning.