A 2-0 lead early went bye-bye in the middle innings as the Nats were once again unable to answer in a 4-2 loss to the Mets – their fifth straight defeat and seventh in eight spring training games.
Erick Fedde was easily the brightest spot, as the erstwhile starter went two and 2/3rds scoreless inning, allowing one hit, two walks, and striking out two. He threw 60 pitches, 36 for strikes.
Lane Thomas accounted for both Washington runs and two of the four (4) hits on the afternoon, with a two-run HR breaking the 0-0 tie in the top of the 4th. Keibert Ruiz also singled as did Jake Noll off the bench.
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The Nats return to action on Monday afternoon as they host the Marlins in West Palm Beach. Patrick Corbin is expected to make his second appearance of the spring while Miami has yet to announce its starter.
The game will be broadcast on MASN and MLB Audio.