Mikolas Steps Into Batter's Box for First Time in Five Years
Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas made a rare plate appearance and contributed offensively with an RBI sacrifice bunt.
Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas batted for the first time in five years during a recent game. He delivered a sacrifice bunt that drove in a run. The appearance is notable as it may signal a lineup or game situation where the pitcher was required to hit, potentially relevant in NL-rules or interleague context.
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James Wood Heads to IL With Mild Oblique Strain
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