The focus going into Mitchell Parker’s 27th start this season was returning to what was working for the rookie left-hander early in his time in the Nationals’ rotation.
Parker tossed 6 1⁄3 innings against Miami’s Marlins, giving up three hits and two (unearned) runs, walking no one, and striking out five of the 25 batters he faced.
“He was throwing the ball really well,” manager Davey Martinez said after a 6-3 loss to the Fish in which Parker received no decisions. “Keeping them off-balance, his fastball was good, fastball location was good, and he pitched in for the first time in a few starts.