In the first two games of the season, the Nationals have seen their solid starting pitching squandered by some brutal performances from the bullpen. Hopefully today is the day we get our first curly W in the books.
Mitchell Parker will take the mound for his first start of the season, squaring off veteran Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Parker came into spring battling for a spot in the Nationals rotation. With a strong spring and struggles from the other candidates, Parker took the fifth starter job comfortably. He will look to prove the Nats right with a strong start to the season.