The Washington Nationals watched two of their best hitters leave Monday’s 3-2 loss against the Cincinnati Reds.
Denard Span left the game with back spasms after two innings, while Yunel Escobar was dealing with left hamstring tightness, according to manager Matt Williams. Neither player spoke to reporters after the game.
Williams said that it’s too early to speculate the severity of either player’s injury. He also refused to acknowledge that Washington has suffered more setbacks than any other major league club.
However, it’s hard to imagine that frustration isn’t building for the Nationals’ skipper, especially as it pertains to managing Span’s lingering knee and back issues.