Nationals Secure Early Blow Over Rivals!
Follow along as the Nats look to snap their Grapefruit League skid against the Mets
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 12: Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez (26) bats during a MLB spring training game against the Houston Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 12, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Nationals have lost their last couple spring games, so they will look to get back in the win column against the Mets. More importantly, the Nats quiet bats will try to get things going before the season starts in 10 days.
We also get to see the return of Jacob Young. This is a bit of an unusual looking lineup for the Nats. Jacob Young will hit second in his return to the lineup.
He usually hits at the bottom of the order, but the team wants him to get more at bats. Dylan Crews is back in left field, as he gets more exposure to that position. Luis Garcia Jr.
is back at his natural second base position after a couple games at first. Zach Penrod will be the opener in this one, so we should see plenty of relievers tonight. monday night baseball 🌃 pic.