MILWAUKEE -- It was a short, disappointing homecoming for Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann. The Auburndale, Wis., native managed just 3 1/3 innings and allowed six runs in the Nats' 8-4 loss to the Brewers on Friday night.
Zimmermann entered the outing with a successful history against his home-state team. The right-hander had surrendered just eight earned runs in five career starts against the Brewers, but Friday was a different story, one where his command faltered.
"I felt fine, but the stuff wasn't where it was supposed to be," Zimmerman said. "I just wasn't locating.