Cardinals Edge Nationals 5-3 in Spring Training Clash

On March 8, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals secured a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in a spring training matchup at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The Cardinals' offense was sparked by key contributions from Ryan Vilade and Michael Helman, who each drove in runs to help secure the win. Thomas Saggese also stood out, going 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored, boosting his spring batting average to an impressive .318. Starting pitcher Steven Matz delivered a solid performance, pitching four innings and allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out three, showcasing his health and effectiveness early in the spring.
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The Cardinals' bullpen played a crucial role in preserving the lead, combining for five innings of work and surrendering just one unearned run while striking out four Nationals batters. Roddery Munoz continued to impress on the mound, adding to the growing intrigue around his potential role with the team. For the Nationals, the offense couldn’t capitalize enough against the Cardinals' pitching, managing only three runs despite a competitive effort. This win highlighted St. Louis’ depth and resilience, with both established players and prospects stepping up in a well-rounded team performance.