The Javelinas answered a two-run 1st with a three-run 2nd, then piled on four in the 3rd as they prevailed for sixth time in eight contests, 10-6. Three Nationals were in the starting lineup: Darren Baker led off and played 2B. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Drew Millas caught the …
Peoria jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two and an 8-1 lead halfway through and withstood late charge from Mesa to prevail, 11-8. Drew Millas led the Javelinas offense with three hits, including his second fall HR, and four RBI. The 24-y.o. backstop batted seventh and had nine putouts. Alas, he was caught stealing …
A seven-run 3rd proved to be too much to overcome as Peoria dropped its second straight, losing to Mesa, 12-11. The good news is that five Nationals saw game action. The bad news is that the two pitchers were charged with nine of the 11 runs given up by the Javelinas. Tim Cate (right) was …
If you got caught in traffic and showed up to the Peoria Sports Complex in the 3rd inning, you’d have missed all the action. The Saguaros scored three runs in both the 1st and 2nd innings while the Javelinas answered with one and four respectively as Peoria lost its first contest, 6-5 in seven innings. …
In a game that featured five lead changes, including four in the 8th and 9th innings, the Javelinas survived multiple bullpen meltdowns to put down the Desert Dogs, 9-8. The pleas to free Darren Baker were heard, as the last 3½-y.o. batboy led off and played second base. He went 1-for-5 with a run scored. …
Peoria fell behind 4-1 after three but scored in each of the last four innings for a 6-5 comeback win to remain unbeaten this fall. Yasel Antuna and Robert Hassell manned left and center in the Javelinas outfield as the only two Washington Nationals in the lineup. Antuna batted ninth and reached base four times …
The Javelinas broke open a 1-0 game with a four-run 6th and withstood a late charge by the Saguaros to take their second straight, 6-4. Brady Lindsly was the Nationals’ sole position player in the Peoria lineup. Cade Cavalli’s caddy The Nats 2020 4th Rd. pick walked in the 4th and singled in the 8th. …
The Peoria Javelinas broke up the shutout and then some, scoring five times in the top of the 9th to erase a 3-0 deficit and take the season opener from the Glendale Desert Dogs, 5-3. Three Nationals were in the starting lineup and one came out of the bullpen. Robert Hassell played right field and …
In a blatant attempt to ruin the 2002 Final GBI, Yesterday, the Washington Nationals honored six minor leaguers with their 2022 Minor League Awards: Hitters of the Year – OFs Jeremy De La Rosa and James Wood Pitcher of the Year – RHP Cade Cavalli “Nationals Way” Award – IF Jake Alu Defensive Player – …
Our final look at the leaders, trailers, and outliers in the Washington Nationals minor leagues. Repeats from 2021 are in italics PLEASE NOTE: This format discriminates against multi-level players who were good, guys who were injured, and guys who were traded away. I try to factor in age relative to the level so before you …