Nationals 7, Twins 5: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (Simeon Woods Richardson)

SWR seen here dancing to Chappell Roan music, I assume. | Getty Images I wrote in my preview about Simeon Woods Richardson’s struggles so far this year, and this start was no different. It didn’t matter what pitch he threw, the Nationals saw the ball well, weren’t chasing, and made him work for every one of the few outs he could get.

As the titular Chappell Roan once said, sometimes you have to “ stand face to face with I told you so. ” The Twins had their Coffee early today, jumping out to score two in the second inning and likely could have had three. Nationals starter (and Bloomington native) Jake Irvin allowed a single, walk, and HBP to load the bases for new clutch hitter Brooks Lee, who delivered a two run single to break the seal.

Kody Clemens tried to score on a short fly ball, but two-time Gold Glove finalist Jacob Young made a Femininomenon -al throw to nail Clemens with plenty of time to spare. Your browser does not support the video tag. Download the video .

A Ryan Jeffers two-out double gave the Twins a chance to add on in the third inning, but forgot that Austin Martin’s Guilty Pleasure is getting thrown out on the bases. Martin blew through the stop sign at third to end their second straight inning with a preventable out at home plate. Regardless of the mistakes, the Twins were off to a good start, hitting the ball around the field and leading 2-0.