With a 2 for 4 game in the series finale in Miami, Lane Thomas wrapped up the Washington Nationals’ road trip to New York, Cincinnati, and South Florida 11 for 30 (.367/.429/.767) in eight games, seven starts, and 35 plate appearances, over which he hit three doubles and three home runs, with four walks, and eight Ks.
“He’s staying on the ball,” manager Davey Martinez said. “He’s not trying to do a whole lot.
“He’s staying on the ball and he’s hitting more strikes, he’s not chasing as much. He’s swinging the bat good. This is the way he was last year and he looks good right now.