Nationals look to stop skid in game against Cardinals
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MacKenzie Gore dominates, James Wood homers and a handful of veterans contribute, raising their trade value and stopping a four-game losing streak.
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Over those eight games, the Cardinals offense has produced eight runs over 42 innings against the lefthanded starters, a span that has included the absence of Ivan Herrera, their leading hitter against lefthanders, while he is recovering from a leg injury. For the season the Cardinals are 16-18 when a lefthander has started against them.
The Washington Nationals moved on from their general manager, Mike Rizzo, as they struggle through another underwhelming season.
With the five-year Cardinal back in the lineup, Nolan Gorman has been replaced at third base. Arenado will bat 5th in the order. Yohel Pozo gets the start at designated hitter — with Pedro Pagés starting at catcher — on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium.
The Washington Nationals haven’t had the best luck recently when it comes to their star pitching prospects staying healthy. One of the top arms in their organiz
Mike DeBartolo has an interim tag beside his GM title with the Washington Nationals. It sure feels like he’s the guy going forward.
Nolan Arenado was back in the St. Louis starting lineup Wednesday night, playing third base and batting fifth as the Cardinals played the second game of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz returned to the seven-day concussion list Tuesday after being active for two games.