The Nationals and Cardinals got in a scuffle in the top of the seventh inning of their Grapefruit League game on Monday. With one out and Washington leading, 4-2, Cardinals right-hander Miguel Batista hit shortstop Ian Desmond with a pitch. As he was walking toward first base, Desmond was arguing with Albert Pujols. Both benches emptied, but no punches were thrown. The two teams scuffled for about 15 minutes with Nationals manager Jim Riggleman and Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa having a few words.