Astros Outslug Nats, 10-8
A grand slam in the 5th turned out to be the decisive blow as the Astros outslugged the Nats, 10-8
Starting Washington pitcher Josiah Gray pitched into the 4th but was dinged for two runs (one earned) on two doubles over three and a 1/3rd innings. He struck out five but walked none.
The loss went to Sean Doolittle, who retired just one of five batters as he got the bases drunk with two walks and a single before sobering them up with the aforementioned grand slam.
None of the scrubs to replace the position players were of the watchlist caliber while just two pitchers on our radar appeared:
- LHP Francisco made his third spring appearance and was smacked around again, giving up two runs on a walk and a homer in the 8th inning
- RHP Gerardo Carrillo gave up a two-out double followed by an infield single before getting the third and final out in the 9th
The Nats head back to Jupiter this afternoon to visit the Cards. Both hands on the keyboard: Cade Cavalli is getting the start for Washington, opposed by Miles Mikolas for St. Louis. The game can be heard on MLB Audio, with both teams broadcasting.
Frankie won’t go anywhere not even to Hollywood .
Mariot must have pulled up into camp like used 1992 Honda Accord and the engine didn’t turn over
Tchau babies as they say in Rio
Todd
Now you can add the XST guys to other big board slots
Doolittle will have to show much more good consistency if he is to make the team. The Nats do not need another unreliable guy in he BP.
I was at the MLB game last night. Gray did look good even with the 40 minute rain delay as the game was to begin. The grand slam off Doolittle was a towering, no doubt drive to left field.
On the minors side, I attended the AA/AAA intrasquad game. I recognized a few names: Sharp, Rhinesmith, Lively, Baldonado, Wells, Tapani, Lipka, Canning and Cluff. Barrera batted every inning. That was my first game. I’ll try and provide more insight from today’s game.
Thanks LM.