Trey Lipscomb’s two-out, two-run triple highlighted a three-run 6th as the Nats beat the Mets, 4-1 last night to extend their winning streak to three
Lipscomb, who was the only watchlist player in the starting lineup, was lifted for Darren Baker in the Top of the 7th as manager pause for laughter Dave Martinez sent out the replacements for the starters.
Five other watchlist players appeared in the game:
- Jacob Young replaced Lane Thomas in RF and had one putout and grounded out in 7th.
- James Wood pinch-ran for DH Joey Gallo and scored ahead of Lipscomb’s triple. He would bat as the DH and struck out to lead off the bottom of the 8th.
- Drew Millas was the second backstop and caught the last three innings. He struck out for the second out in the 8th.
- Baker did not bat and had no defensive chances at second base.
- Dylan Crews subbed for Victor Robles in CF in the 8th but did not come to plate or field any balls in play.
The win improved the Nats’ ST record to 9-8. This afternoon, it’s another trip to Jupiter, FL to visit the Marlins. Jake Irvin is expected to start. The can be heard locally on 980AM or on MLB Radio.
BRZYKCY OPTIONED
In a mildly surprising move, the Nats optioned RHP Zach Brzykcy to Rochester instead of (presumably) placing him on the 60-day I.L. This would seem to indicate that he’s on track to return in mid-to-late May. It’s probably also reasonable to infer that, like Joan Adon, Brzykcy had four options, thanks to the lovely little exception for players being placed on the 40-man with less than five full seasons of MLB/MiLB experience.