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Mitchell Parker Dominates Orioles with Career-Best Eight Shutout Innings

The Nationals left-hander allowed just one hit, retired 17 consecutive batters, and lowered his ERA to 1.39 in a commanding performance.

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Overview

  • Mitchell Parker pitched eight shutout innings, allowing only one hit, two walks, and striking out four in the Nationals' 7-0 win over the Orioles.
  • Parker retired the final 17 batters he faced, showcasing exceptional command and efficiency with 99 pitches.
  • This outing marked the longest of Parker’s career, surpassing his previous best of seven innings and pitching into the eighth inning for the first time.
  • The Nationals manager Dave Martinez praised Parker’s ability to induce soft contact and control the strike zone, while Orioles manager Brandon Hyde highlighted the difficulty of his deceptive delivery.
  • Through five starts in the 2025 season, Parker has solidified his role in the Nationals' rotation, boasting a 1.39 ERA and holding opponents to a .167 batting average.