Highlighted by a two-run Juan Soto shot in the 3rd, the Nats scored in six of seven innings to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 9-6 win over the Cards yesterday afternoon in Jupiter, fla..
Aníbal Sánchez made his spring debut and and gave up a run on two hits and no walks while fanning two. Jhonatan German was credited with the win (and a blown save), though he pitched poorly: two runs on one hit and one walk in one inning, plus a wild pitch.
Carter Kieboom was the lone watchlister to get the start, as he manned third base and did not commit an error. He went 1-for-3 with a walk.
Other notable minor-leaguers to appear in the game were:
- James Bourque worked around a walk and a botched pickoff attempt while putting up a zero in the 6th.
- Jakson Reetz pinch-ran for Kurt Suzuki and took over catching duties. He reached base twice on a single and a walk and scored twice.
- Yadiel Hernandez subbed for Soto in LF and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.
- Raudy Read pinch-hit for DH Howie Kendrick and wen 0-for-1 with a walk and a whiff.
- Jake Noll was the third DH and was 1-for-2
- Luis Garcia replaced Wilmer Difo at SS and flew out in the 8th.
- Drew Ward was the third 1B (following Eric Thames and a Jacob Wilson) and struck out in the 8th. He committed the third and final Nats error (throw) in the 9th.
The Nats stay on the road this afternoon with a trip to Tampa to play the Yankees. Joe Ross is slated to make his first ST start. The game can be seen on MLB.tv (away feed).