Fanarchy Field Notes
• Velázquez's early homer set the tone for the Cardinals' victory.
• Wiemer's three-run blast briefly leveled the playing field for the Nationals.
• Mikolas struggled, allowing five runs and sealing the Nationals' fate.
• Nationals' defense faltered in the eighth, gifting the Cardinals an insurance run.
• Cardinals' bullpen shut down the Nationals' bats, securing the win.