Meanwhile, former Met Trevor Williams stretched to two innings in his second appearance. He gave up one hit, no runs, no walks, and struck out two.
No watchlist players were in the starting lineup. Here’s how “our guys” did when they came off the bench or in from the bullpen:
- Yasel Antuna subbed for Alex Call in LF in the 6th and homered in the 9th for the final Nats run
- Jake Alu replaced Luis García at 2B in the 6th and grounded out in the 8th
- Israel Pineda followed Riley Adams behind the plate in the 6th and grounded out in the 8th
- Jake Irvin pitched the 7th and 8th innings, and gave up a hit, a walk, no runs, and fanned four
- Brenner Cox pinch-hit for Jeimer Candelario in the 9th and grounded into a double play
The win evened up Washington’s 2023 Grapefruit League record at 3-3-1.
The Nats return to West Palm Beach this afternoon to host the Cardinals. Josiah Gray is expected to make his second start of the spring, opposed by Connor Thomas for St. Louis. The game can be heard (wait, what?) on 106.7FM.