Garrett has 4 hits, 5 RBIs, helps Nationals beat Rockies 7-6
Stone Garrett had four hits and five RBIs, homering and doubling twice to help the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6APRIL 9, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
C.J. Cron - Scratched with flu-like symptomsCron was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Nationals with flu-like symptoms.
ImpactWith Cron out, Mike Moustakas will now play first base for the Rockies and Alen Trejo will get the start at the hot corner. The first baseman should be able to return to the lineup as soon as Sunday.
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Live updates: Nationals, looking to keep momentum rolling, face the RockiesThe Nationals face the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Coors Field. Follow along for live updates.
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Elehuris Montero - Gets day of restMontero is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactMontero will get a day of rest against right-hander Trevor Williams. In his place, Mike Moustakas will hit fifth and play third base. Over 28 at-bats to begin 2023, Montero has hit .321 with a .785 OPS with a homer and three RBI.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luis García - Out with hamstring injuryGarcia is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactGarcia left Friday night's game against the Rockies with tightness in his hamstring, so it's not a surprise the infielder will miss at least one full game while recovering. Michael Chavis gets the start at second base and will hit seventh against Austin Gomber and the Rockies.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lane Thomas - Crosses plate three times in winThomas went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in Friday's win over the Rockies.
ImpactAll three knocks were singles, but Thomas still carved out his share of a 10-run, 19-hit barrage for the Nationals at Coors Field. The 27-year-old also made a highlight-reel play on defense, throwing out Elias Diaz when the catcher tried to go first to third on a single in the fourth inning. Thomas has looked great to begin the season as Washington's everyday right fielder, batting .375 (12-for-32) with two doubles, four runs, four RBI and a stolen base.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jeimer Candelario - Pops second homerCandelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies.
ImpactThe third baseman took advantage of Coors Field's thin air, going back-to-back with Alex Call to lead off the game. Candelario has hit safely in five of the last six games, launching both his homers on the season during that stretch, but he's still batting just .194 (6-for-31) to begin his Nationals tenure.
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