St. Louis Cardinals defeated by Washington Nationals 1-2 in Game 4 of NLDS – MLB Recap
St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Washington Nationals 1-2 in Game 4 of their five-match National League Division Series on Thursday, October 11 at Nationals Park in Washington.
"If we were at home, it would have been a very easy decision to bring in Motte, We are looking at a team that had every save of our season by Jason Motte, and we take a lead there at any point (in extra innings), you're asking one of our guys, especially one of our young guys, who have never been in that situation to come in and close out a game, and that's a lot to ask,” Cards’ rookie manager Mike Matheny said.
He added, "Had a lot of confidence in Lance. He came in throwing the ball well. Werth just put together a very good at-bat."
With this win, the Nationals even the series 2-2. It was Jayson Werth who hit a walk-off homer and provided the Nationals a great win which will give them a huge opportunity to go further into the post-season.
Cardinals' closer Lance Lynn received that last blow from right fielder Werth as Nationals ease past their opponents in style.
Other Cardinals' pitchers also did not play well and received heavy blows early in the game. They played under pressure and could not save the game for their team.
Kyle Lohse pitched seven solid innings and received one run only but overall his accurate pitching could not bring any food for the Cardinals. He struck-out five and remained consistent with his 1.29 ERA. Receiving one homer and two hits, Lohse managed to retire five Nationals' hitters.
On the other hand, Nationals' pitchers remained calm on the mound. They did not let the Cardinals' hitters to dominate during the entire game which eventually proved wonderful for them as they edge past with ease.
Nationals’ batters and pitchers played together and showed them their true offensive class.
Starter Ross Detwiler pitched six innings and received three hits and one run. He struck-out two and showed great temperament on the mound.
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