Pelfrey struggles early

Mike Pelfrey was on the mound for the start of today's Mets / Nationals match.

In the first inning, Pelfrey allowed three earned runs to score on four hits. Ryan Zimmerman doubled home Christian Guzman for the first run of the game. Nick Johnson then hit a two-run home run to drive in Zimmerman.

Through two innings, likely all Pelfrey will pitch today, he allowed three runs on four hits while striking out one.

Update - 1:54 p.m.: Pelfrey is still in for the third inning. He allowed one hit and a walk, but struck out two in his third inning of work.

For three innings, Pelfrey struck out three and allowed three runs on five hits.