Jupiter, FL (Sports Network) - Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer to highlight
a big second inning that carried the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 win over
the St. Louis Cardinals in a Grapefruit League clash.
Chris Marrero added an RBI single during Washington's four-run outburst in the
second, while belting a solo homer later on as part of a 2-for-3, two-RBI
performance at the plate.
Rendon and Ian Desmond also finished 2-for-3 for the Nationals, who collected
11 hits as a team.
Gio Gonzalez started for Washington and was reached for a pair of runs on five
hits over the first three innings. Ryan Perry tossed three scoreless frames in
relief.
Allen Craig ended 2-for-3 and knocked in both St. Louis runs to pace the
Cardinals offensively. Adam Wainwright struggled on the mound, with the former
20-game winner tagged for five runs (4 earned) and eight hits in a three-
inning stint.
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