WASHINGTON -- After pitching to a combined 14.14 ERA in his past two starts, Nationals right-hander Joe Ross broke out of his slump against the Orioles on Thursday night. Ross allowed one run and recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings to lead the Nationals to a 6-1 win at Nationals Park in a makeup of a May 11 rainout.
Ross returned from the Minor Leagues about three weeks ago after improving his arm slot. He had a tough time in two of his three starts since, but likely sealed his spot as the team's No.