With the exception of one rough outing (in which he gave up eight hits, three walks, and 10 runs in 4 1⁄3 innings pitched), Joe Ross has been a solid performer in the Nationals’ rotation this season, with 16 hits and three runs allowed in 22 1⁄3 IP in his other four appearances (for a 4.39 ERA and 5.68 FIP on the year) before Sunday’s start against the New York Yankees.
The last start before his turn in the rotation in the series finale with the Yankees in Yankee Stadium, was a 5 1⁄3-inning appearance at home against Atlanta which saw the 27-year-old righty give up five hits, two walks, and two earned runs in what ended up a 6-1 loss to the Braves.