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Nats, Astros Tie, 5-5

February 28, 2020

A three-run 8th by Houston erased a 5-2 Washington lead as the Nationals and Astros played to 5-5 tie last night in West Palm Beach.

Max Scherzer struck out five and let in two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over three innings. After four straight goose eggs, Aaron Barrett blew the save with the aforementioned three runs on three hits and a walk in the 8th. Both pitchers threw two wild pitches.

Four notable minor-leaguers came off the bench:

  • Luis Garcia subbed for Wilmer Wifo at shortstop and singled twice in as many at-bats
  • Drew Ward followed Ryan Zimmerman at first base and singled once and struck out once
  • Tres Barrera replaced Kurt Suzki at catcher but was hitless in two trips to the plate
  • Yadiel Hernandez took over for Juan Soto in left field and was 1-for-2 with a run scored

The Nats remain at [no free advertising] ballpark this afternoon for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays. Stephen Strasburg is slated to make his first spring start. The game will be televised locally on MASN and broadcast on 1580 AM; both can be seen/heard on MLB.tv and MLB Audio with the Nats broadcast.

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A couple of items that would have otherwise been a “Morning Reading” post…

• Baseball America passes along word that new pickoff rules may be coming to MiLB in 2020 after MLB has apparently deemed its experiment in the Atlantic League a success. This, the authors posit, could be related to the adoption of “Trackman” automated balls-and-strikes to be used in the Florida State League this season.

• The F-Nats are going back to the future by returning to over-the-air broadcasts on 1230 WFVA – both home and away. With more and more teams opting to broadcast via the internet only, this is a laudable move.

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6 Commments

  1. Jeff says:
    February 28, 2020 at 7:10 am

    Meanwhile no new transactions @ BA.

    1. Jeff says:
      February 28, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Reflections @ Royal Farms. Dogs walked one and two … third cup of coffee…..
      Poll question. If a non roster guy surprises making the roster … who ? Bonafacio or Yadiel ??

      1. SaoMagnifico says:
        February 28, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Brandon Snyder or Jacob Wilson.

    2. Mark L says:
      February 28, 2020 at 9:39 am

      That’s their job, to update this stuff. It’s like there is no one home.

      1. Jeff says:
        February 28, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        It’s about the only free information they offer on line without a monthly fee

        1. Jeff says:
          February 28, 2020 at 3:39 pm

          2-22-18trade. Daniel Hudson to Pirates. Rays picked up Corey Dickerson and Rice alum , Tristan Gray.
          Pulling for Rays to win 95 plus with kid movement

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