The Washington Nationals have used Jeter Downs like a yo-yo this year, and that is no reference to Yoyo Morales, the team’s second round draft pick this year. Downs had a walk-off hit less than two weeks ago for the Nats then was optioned, and then brought back and sent back to Triple-A in a matter of three days. After Stone Garrett’s injury on Wednesday, Downs’ was back and now replaced by speedy outfielder Jacob Young who stole bases in the minor leagues at a pace of greater than one per 10 at-bats. Factor in on-base opportunities that weren’t triples and home runs and Young is stealing bases at more than 1:4 in those situations.
After a disappointing 0-6 record against the Miami Marlins to the start of this series, the Nats got off of the schneid with a nice 7-4 win last night with a 6.0 inning scoreless outing from Joan Adon and a huge 2-run homer from Carter Kieboom, and a 2-RBI double from Joey Meneses.
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