The Braves were routed by the Nationals 11-1 in a spring training game Saturday night. Here's 6 things to know from the box score:
1. The Braves are 3-9 this spring.
2. Nick Swisher played first base and had two hits, including a double. That boosted his average to .222.
3. Infielder Gordon Beckham continues to struggle at the plate, going 0-for-3. His average dropped to .143.
4. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski had a rough night, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout, stranding three on base, and making an error.
5. Jace Peterson played third base and had an error. Offensively, he had a triple but that only brought his average up to .158.
6. Lefty reliever Alex Torres fanned two in an inning.
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