Usually, that’s a solid combination. The Nationals scored five runs to erase the 4-0 deficit.
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Ross struggled as NY built a 4-0 lead. NY is also 2-6 in their last eight road games, and 2-9 in their last 11 against the National League East. Washington tied a franchise record with six steals in the game.
Washington starter Joe Ross (7-4) gave up four early runs then retired 11 of his last 12 batters. That’s not the case for right-hander Noah Syndergaard, who also dealing with one in his pitching elbow, but Alderson said it’s less significant than Matz’s. He surrendered season-highs in runs (5) and walks (3). “It is frustrating, kind of embarrassing”, Syndergaard said. “The first inning I was a little erratic, felt too strong out there”.
Giolito’s first inning was just a bit rocky, with Curtis Granderson roping a leadoff single to left, Asdrubal Cabrera battling through a seven-pitch at-bat before striking out and Yoenis Cespedes roping a fastball 112 miles per hour right at third baseman Anthony Rendon for a groundout.
Daniel Murphy #20 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on June 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
“It was nice to see Bryce swinging it and very nice to see Big Wilson continue to do what he’s doing”, Baker said, “and quietly Rendon is beginning to swing it”. “I saw him in spring training; he went five innings that day and he was outstanding”. Daniel Murphy added two hits for Washington to lift his average to.350.
Washington manager Dusty Baker announced Monday that Lucas Giolito, 21, will be summoned from Double-A Harrisburg to start against the New York Mets on Tuesday in the second game of the series between the two top teams in the National League East.
If Matz were to undergo surgery to remove the spur, it would keep him out three months, Alderson said Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals said an MRI exam Stephen Strasburg underwent Monday morning confirmed their diagnosis that the pitcher has an upper back strain.
Strasburg was placed on the disabled list Sunday retroactive to June 16.
Colon made seven starts for the Red Sox that season, going 4-2 with a 3.92 ERA.
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Lucas Giolito’s major league debut will go down as unremarkable compared to the hype that preceded it, though the reason was by no fault of his own, and though he did his part in the time allotted.
