Carter Kieboom talked after going 2 for 4 with a double in the Nationals’ 7-6 loss to the Phillies on Thursday afternoon about finally feeling comfortable at the plate in the majors after he struggled offensively in a short stint in 2019, in 2020’s 60-game season, and again early this year.
What changed for the 23-year-old infielder, who went into Saturday’s game with a six-game hit streak and hits in eight of his last nine?
“Just getting ready to hit,” Kieboom said.
“I’ve been trying to get ready to hit for the last year and a half and I think I’m finally ready to hit.