WASHINGTON -- Fans have anticipated Erick Fedde's Major League debut ever since the Nationals drafted the promising prospect in the first round of the 2014 Draft. Yet when the day finally arrived on Sunday, with around 50 of Fedde's family members in attendance, the Rockies spoiled the occasion, scoring seven runs (five earned) off the rookie over four innings in their 10-6 victory at Nationals Park.
"The advantage always goes to the pitcher in a first-time meeting," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "But today our guys stayed on the stuff. The kid's got a good arm."
WASHINGTON -- A mid-back strain prevented Rockies lefty reliever Jake McGee from pitching on Saturday night, which forced the club to place him on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to Wednesday) on Sunday morning.