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Mitchell Parker Dominates Orioles With Career-Best Eight-Inning Shutout

The Nationals' second-year pitcher lowered his ERA to 1.39 after retiring 17 straight batters in a commanding performance.

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Overview

  • Mitchell Parker allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out four over eight innings in the Nationals' 7-0 victory over the Orioles.
  • Parker retired 17 consecutive batters to cap the longest outing of his MLB career, throwing 99 pitches across eight innings.
  • The performance lowered Parker's ERA from 1.85 to 1.39, while opponents are now hitting just .167 against him this season.
  • Manager Dave Martinez praised Parker's command of the strike zone, while Orioles hitters struggled with his high-release fastball and breaking balls.
  • Parker has pitched at least six innings in all five of his starts this season, solidifying his role as a key piece in Washington’s rotation.