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Cardinals grab early lead and beat Nationals behind Steven Matz, stingy relief pitching

JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals will ride into their off day on the strength of a win over the Washington Nationals powered largely by non-roster spring training invitees Kramer Robertson, Taylor Motter and Juniel Querecuto.

That trio of hitters collected two hits apiece for the Cardinals in a 5-1 win in front of an announced 5,786 at Roger Dean Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Robertson went 2 for 3 with his first home run of Grapefruit League play. He drove in two runs and smacked a pair of extra-base hits.

Shortstop Masyn Winn (0 for 2, walk) batted leadoff, scored a run and drove in a run.