Brendan Donovan homered in a three-run third inning, Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer in the sixth, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-2.

The Nationals first lineup in the Cairo era looks similar to a standard Davey lineup versus righties, with the only difference being Riley Adams is behind the dish with Keibert Ruiz going back on the IL.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan Just Made St. Louis History. The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the biggest breakout stars in the National League.