Nationals' Zimmerman stays hot with homer, double
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ryan Zimmerman homered for the second time this spring and added a double in the Washington Nationals' 8-4 victory against a St. Louis Cardinals split squad on Monday.
Zimmerman is hitting .587 this spring, going 7 for 12 with three doubles.
Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann had a rocky outing, allowing four runs — including three in the first inning — seven hits and one walk.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}David Freese hit a three-run home run for St. Louis. Top Cardinals prospect Shelby Miller gave up three runs and four hits in 2 1-3 innings.