Lowe's Go-Ahead Pinch-Hit Double Lifts the Nats in Miami

The Nats trailed 4-0, but stormed back for a 7-4 victory on Friday night in Miami.  Mark & Al have plenty of offensive highlights to address, but begin with an update on CJ Abrams, who exited the game early due to a hip flexor strain.

(07:00) The Nats had more extra base hits than they did singles in the win. The most pivotal one was Nathaniel Lowe's pinch-hit 3 run double that gave Washington a 5-4 lead in the 8th. Lowe was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to illness and later persevered through a 10 pitch at bat for the big hit.

(10:45) James Wood homered for the fourth time in the past four games. Wood hit a towering shot in the top of the 9th to give the Nats much needed insurance.

(12:40) Bell put Washington on the board with a 2 run HR in the top of the 6th.  Bell was moved to 1B after Lowe was a late scratch and that ultimately led to Alex Call taking over in LF for the DHing James Wood.  Call took advantage as he drew four walks and had a RBI double for the final run.

(20:00) Mitchell Parker did not have a good outing, but the team is nonetheless 3-0 when he starts this season.  Parker gave up four runs in the bottom of the 5th and his poor defensive mechanics were a major culprit.

(24:30) The bullpen finally had a game without surrendering a run in 2025. Lucas Sims walked the tightrope in his lone inning and Kyle Finnegan overcame a leadoff double to secure the save.

(28:45) This was game one of a ten game road trip in three different cities.  They can reach .500 with a victory on Saturday vs. Sandy Alcantara as they currently sit at 6-7.