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Nick Senzel hits three-run double against Cardinals

St. Louis defeated Washington, 7-6, on Friday in spring training.

The contest took place at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former Vol Nick Senzel hit a three-run double for the Nationals. He went 1-for-1, recording three RBIs and two walks.

Senzel signed with the Nationals on Dec. 12, 2023.

The former Vol played for the Reds from 2019-23. He appeared in 377 games, recording a .239 batting average, 33 home runs, 125 RBIs, 104 walks and 32 stolen bases.

Senzel played for the Vols from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer. He was selected No. 2 overall by Cincinnati in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

The Nationals will open play for the 2024 season on March 28 at Cincinnati. Washington’s home-opener is slated for April 1, 2024 versus Pittsburgh.

Mar 8, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel (13) advances to third base on a base hit in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Story originally appeared on Vols Wire