Zimmerman, Willingham power Nationals to 7-5 win over New York Mets

Zimmerman, Willingham power Nationals to win

VIERA, Fla. — Ryan Zimmerman and Josh Willingham each hit two homers off Mets starter Mike Pelfrey, leading the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over New York on Monday.

Zimmerman hit a towering, wind-aided solo drive in the first inning, and a two-run shot in the fifth. Willingham had a solo shot in the second and a two-run homer in the fourth.

Pelfrey was charged with six runs, five earned, and seven hits in 4 2-3 innings.

Jason Marquis pitched 4 2-3 innings for the Nationals, yielding three runs and seven hits.