Nationals need more from poor-hitting catching duo, Keibert Ruiz, Drew Millas

TL;DR

The Washington Nationals are struggling with their catching position, as both Keibert Ruiz and Drew Millas are underperforming at the plate. Their lack of production is becoming a pressing issue for the team.

Key points

Washington Nationals catching position is underperforming
Keibert Ruiz and Drew Millas are the primary catchers
Lack of offensive production is a concern for the team

Washington NationalsKeibert RuizDrew MillasMinnesota Twins

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The Washington Nationals' catching position is not producing.

It was Keibert Ruiz's turn against the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.

He didn't do much.

Trailing 2-1 in the second inning Tuesday night, Nasim Nuez walked and Jose Tena singled to center field, setting up the Washington Nationals with an early scoring chance. Ruiz stepped into the batter's box and struck out on four pitches, failing to swing at one offering.

The Nationals failed to score.

Trailing 6-1 in the fifth, Ruiz led off by grounding out to second base.

The Nationals scored in the frame on Curtis Mead's two-out single.

Trailing 7-2 in the seventh, Tena led off with a double. Next batter, Ruiz struck out on three pitches, the first two looking and the third whiffing on an 84-mph slitter that appeared out of the strike zone. He would likely have won under an call.