Cardinals roll behind Westbrook, Descalso

VIERA, Fla. -- The Cardinals improved to 16-8-2 in Grapefruit League play with a 6-2 takedown of the Washington Nationals and their Opening Day starter, Stephen Strasburg.

• Washington Nationals grab 3-2 win against Marlins
• Strasburg goes 4 innings in tuneup for opening day
• Cardinals drop Strasburg, Nationals
• Cards make Strasburg work
• Washington Nationals' Michael Morse Will Begin Season on DL
• Mitch Williams: Washington Nationals Are a Playoff Team
• Bench coach Randy Knorr has been with the Nationals over the long haul