Joe Ross came back to the Washington Nationals with a vengeance Tuesday night.
In eight strong innings against the Seattle Mariners, Ross showed the National League what he worked on in his second stint this year with Triple-A Syracuse. Having massive run support helped, but his economy of pitches kept hitters off balance in a steady drizzle all night.
Early, the fastball popped the radar guns at 94, but eventually it settled in the low-90s with good movement. He pitched to contact, relying on his good infielders to make plays when runners reached.