WASHINGTON -- Bobby Parnell's fastest pitch in nearly two years came careening home in the eighth inning of the Mets' 7-2 win over the Nationals on Tuesday, maybe just a few ticks south of the strike zone. Catcher Kevin Plawecki grabbed it and tipped his glove upward, framing it where umpire Mike Muchlinski could see.
Strike three for Parnell. And a glimpse of the past for the Mets.
"He let one fly," manager Terry Collins said.
For a long while following Tommy John surgery, the Parnell who could throw 97 mph seemed lost forever.