Game Notes
Game Details
- Houston Astros (0-0) vs. Washington Nationals (0-0)
- Pitching Matchup: RHP Ronel Blanco (0-0; 0.00 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin (0-0; 0.00 ERA)
- Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 6:05 p.m. ET | Spring Training Game #1 / Spring Training Home Game #1
- Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL
- Web: www.nats.com
- Weather at Game Time: 71 degrees and sunny
Game Story Line
The Washington Nationals will kick off the 2024 season and Spring Training as they face their fellow Spring Training complex partners: the Houston Astros.
Game Highlights
Tonight, the Washington Nationals will have their first of 31 exhibition games over the next month against their spring training complex partners: the Houston Astros at the newly renamed CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Throwing out the first pitch for the game is Houston-born rapper and CACTI hard seltzer founder Travis Scott.
We might not see a lot of regulars in today’s Nationals game according to media reports. Manager Dave Martinez didn’t divulge any details about his starting lineup in advance, other than saying CJ Abrams will be leading off and that LHP Partick Corbin will be on the bump for the opening pitch.
Additionally, according to reports, Jackson Rutledge, Joan Adon, DJ Herz, Jordan Weems, Richard Bleier, and Robert Gsellman—are all scheduled to throw this evening. Corbin, Rutledge, and Adon will throw around 35 pitches each.
During the game, we should at least see the top Washington Nationals prospects for the first time wearing a Washington Nationals jersey.
Up and coming prospects Dylan Crews, (The Nats Report Prospect Ranking #2) James Wood, (The Nats Report Prospect Ranking #1 ) Robert Hassell III (The Nats Report Prospect Ranking #11), Brady House (The Nats Report Prospect Ranking #4 ) Darren Baker (The Nats Report Prospect Ranking # 29) will each get a little taste of Major League Baseball Spring Training as call-ups from minor league camp.
Quotable:
“For me, it’s all about timing right now… The pitchers are going to be a little ahead of hitters for a lot of this. So just get yourself ready to hit, and get ready to hit the fastball. We were really good at it last year. I think we’re going to be good at it again this year.” - Manager Dave Martinez
“They’re going to get plenty of playing time, especially early… But we’ve got to get ready for Opening Day. Our (major league) guys are going to get the at-bats they need. -Manager Dave Martinez
On the bump for the Nationals: LHP Patrick Corbin
LHP Patrick Corbin will be making his first start of the 2024 season and Spring Training.
SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS.
Sunday, February 25, 2024 at MIA | 1:10 PM EST | Radio: 106.7 The Fan | Pitching Matchup: LHP MacKenzie Gore (0-0; 0.00 ERA) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (0-0; 0.00 ERA)
- Monday, February 26, 2024, vs. New York Mets | 1:05 PM EST
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Astros | 1:05 PM EST
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024, vs. Boston Red Sox| 1:05 PM EST
- Thursday, February 29, 2024, at St. Louis Cardinals | 1:05 PM EST
Washington Nationals Starting Lineup (Subject to Change)
The Nats Report is a reader-supported independent project that offers free and paid subscriptions. The Nats Report is not affiliated with the Washington Nationals.
Those who opt for the paid edition are providing vital assistance to bolster our independent coverage of the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball.
Members Discussion