Watch: Jose Lobaton Pads Lead with 2-Run Bomb Over Right-Field Scoreboard
By Kenny DeJohn
May 31, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton (59) is congratulated by second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) after hitting a two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Jose Lobaton has been very good off the bench this season for the Washington Nationals. When Wilson Ramos was out, Lobaton held his own at the plate in semi-regular duty.
Now, he’s back in his usual reserve role. Lobaton is a quality reserve, however—mostly because he can do this from time to time:
WATCH: Get this man some ice cream. You earned it, @JLobaton21, with this two-run shot: http://t.co/S5ckSeZ7TQ
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 31, 2014
On a 3-2 count with one out in the bottom of the second, Lobaton took Texas Rangers starter Nick Tepesch deep into right field. The ball cleared the scoreboard in right for a two-run shot, extending his team’s lead to 3-0.
On the year, Lobaton now has two homers.
When everyone on the depth chart is contributing, you know a team is going well. The Nats appear to be on the right track following a disappointing start to the season.