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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 

Nelson Velazquez continued his strong push for a spot on the Cardinals opening day roster with two hits, including an RBI single, in a 5-1 win over the Nationals on Thursday in Jupiter. Alec Burleson also had tw0 hits, raising his spring average to .323.

In the prospects game, the Cardinals got home runs from Joshua Baez, a two-run shot, and Ryan Mitchell in a 9-8 win over the Nationals. Tanner Franklin allowed one run over three innings and JJ Wetherholt reached base three times on two hits and a walk.

The Cardinals will play the Mets today in Port St. Lucie with Matthew Liberatore getting the start. Andre Pallante will start a minor-league game on a back field in Jupiter.

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The Baseball Bash was packed with Cardinals fans and they enjoyed hearing from JJ Wetherholt and Yohel Pozo. We will have a video posted later about the event. If you were there & have some photos or video to share please do, either here or email us: Rains@STLSportsPage.com. Thanks to the Homewood Suites Palm Beach Gardens & Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier who donated "Stan Musial Candy Bars." ... See MoreSee Less

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