VIERA, Fla. (AP) β Washington first baseman Ryan Zimmerman left the game early after diving for a ball in the Nationals’ 1-1 tie with the split-squad St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
The oft-injured Zimmerman exited after the second inning. Manager Matt Williams said Zimmerman “banged himself a little bit” but added, “He’s good. No worries.”
Nationals closer Drew Storen made his second spring training appearance and threw one scoreless inning. He had not pitched since March 11, two days before the righty had surgery to remove a bone in his left hand.
Washington starter Jordan Zimmermann allowed one run over six innings.
Carlos Martinez, vying for the fifth spot in the St. Louis rotation, gave up one run in five innings.
Jose Lobaton had three hits for the Nationals, including a pair of doubles. The game was stopped after nine innings.
