Elian Soto was the sole National in the starting lineup. Juan’s little brother batted eighth and played right field, going 1-for-5 with a two-run HR.
Nolan Hughes was the only Nationals pitcher to appear, and was somehow entrusted with pitching the 9th despite a 36.00 ERA and 18 walks in three (3) innings. The 24-y.o. southpaw only walked two and let in an unearned run on two hits and error to come away with the save.
The Rafters (13-12) will see how it plays in Peoria as they visit the tied-for-first-place Javelinas (14-10) tonight.