#mitchell-parker

#mitchell-parker

MIAMI - Josh Bell homered for the fourth time in three games, Mitchell Parker threw 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday night. Rookie Daylen Lile also went deep while CJ Abrams and James Wood doubled and singled each for the Nationals. Parker (8-15) retired 14 straight after allowing Joey Wiemer's solo homer in the second. The left-hander allowed four hits, struck out two and walked two.

Strider had a 5/1 K/BB ratio in the game in five-plus innings, but also hit a batter and didn't really manage contact.

"For Parker, the path ahead consists of maintaining command, as his ability to keep the ball in the zone defines the success of his outings. Shaky command has often led to poor performances, and it is this inconsistency that he must address moving forward."