Cards Fold Nats, 7-3
A three-run double erased an early 2-0 lead in the 5th as the Cards handed the Nats their third loss in four spring training games, 7-3.
Erick Fedde, one of 17 or so candidates for Washington’s #4 or #5 spot in the rotation, got the start and tossed two scoreless innings. He gave up two singles, a walk, and hit a batter while facing nine batters.
Following scoreless innings by Sean Doolittle and Carl Edwards Jr., Francisco Perez gave up the aforementioned three runs on three hits and two walks for the blown save. The 24-y.o. southpaw retired just two of seven batters faced.
Austin Voth was charged with the loss on a single, two wild pitches, and a sacrifice fly in the 7th.
Joining Perez on the watchlist, um, watch list:
- Donovan Casey followed Gerardo Parra in RF and went 0-for-1
- Nick Banks was the second RF with a defensive inning in the 9th
- Jackson Cluff subbed for Lucius Fox at SS and went 0-for-1
- Yasel Antuna replaced Yadiel Hernandez in LF and stuck out in his only AB
- RHP Gerardo Carrillo started the 9th and was knocked around for two runs on two hits while retiring one of five batters faced
- RHP Mason Thompson let in one of two inherited runners while finishing the 9th with one whiff
Today is one of three off days during 2022 Spring Training.
Tomorrow, the Nats will travel to Jupiter, FL to face the Marlins for an afternoon game, which can be heard on MLB Audio with both teams broadcasting. Patrick Corbin is expected to start for Washington while Miami has yet to name a starter.
Antuna also dropped an easy fly ball for an error.
3b for the Nats until Brady House and Brandon Lee on left side
Will be like lead singer roles for 1980s rewind bands like Yes , Styx and Journey . Who will do the gig in the short term ?
3 year path until House ?
We can scratch the Carter dead prez head in races
DeJon Watson should be in the look out for a 3 b prototype like the guy he knew in KC chain – Sean Berry .
Stop gap auditions list might be long until House arrives or a suitable stop gap is found .
Antuna also looked lost on a 9th in fly ball to the LF wall that led to the Cards final runs. Realize that Antuna’s learning a new position, but he’s certainly not a natural in the OF.
Good to see that Nick Banks is still with the organization.
Him and Cole Freeman are in a now or never year in 2022. Wish them well.
Him and Cole Freeman are in a now or never year in 2022. Wish them well.
It’s basically a wide-open competition for 3-4 bullpen spots, 2-3 rotation spots, and pretty much the entire bench (Adrianza will be on the team but unclear in what role, starter or reserve), plus starting third baseman, left fielder, and center fielder. Good times.
Meanwhile Alec Brohm wonders how he fits into Philllys plans