Nationals’ weary bullpen struggles during 8-3 loss to Cardinals

The 6-foot-7 outfielder missed the opportunity to get starter DJ Herz out of the second inning on Sunday afternoon. Instead, a blooper from St.

Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman resulted in an RBI double after landing in front of the outfielder and caroming behind him.

Nationals Manager Dave Martinez emphasized the importance of outfielders taking precedence over infielders in such situations.

The misplay cost Washington a second run and forced Herz to throw 10 more pitches, impacting the team's bullpen.