Mitchell Parker gave up a solo home run and RBI single which accounted for the only two runs he allowed in a five-inning, 92-pitch outing last week in Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field.
Nationals’ skipper Davey Martinez talked before and after the start against the Rays about Parker’s poise on the mound, and the 24-year-old rookie’s calm demeanor.
“He just stays in the moment, doesn’t try to do too much, and gets big outs,” the manager said.
“So, he threw the ball well. His pitch count got up there a little bit, but he kept us in the ballgame.