Although the Washington Nationals did not play on Thursday, there were still some meaningful games played within the organization.
Joe Ross got the start for the Syracuse Chiefs, and Erick Fedde got the start for the Harrisburg Senators. Despite the fact that both the Chiefs and Senators lost, Ross and Fedde both performed exceptionally well.
Ross, who is currently pitching in Triple-A until the Nats need a fifth starting pitcher, has now started two games for the Chiefs. His first start was less than optimal, especially for a major league pitcher pitching in the minors.