MILWAUKEE (AP) - Tanner Roark did a stellar job in taking the place of Stephen Strasburg.
Roark, called on to replace the Nationals’ injured ace, held the Brewers without a run over seven innings and Washington ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
“We had the off day so I was on five days’ rest anyway, so I felt good,” Roark said.
Roark (7-5) held the Brewers to seven hits and struck out seven while walking just one. Strasburg was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to the game with an upper back strain.