 The fourth inning of Nationals baseball is brought to you by your Washington-area Honda dealers. Stop in for a great deal on the rugged and capable Honda Pilot. Contact your local Washington-area Honda dealer today. Nationals 5, Cardinals nothing. Game 1 of this four-game series. Wilson Contreras is the DH. He faces Patrick Corbin. First pitch from Corbin. It's a slow breaking ball, 71 miles per hour on the Natco radar gun, and it bends in for a strike. They call it a slider, but that was more like a slow curveball.