The Washington Nationals had starter, Mitchell Parker, on the mound for his final start of 2024 — and for him, another chance to show that he deserves a roster spot for 2025. Parker’s night started with a Trey Lipscomb error that Parker had to pitch-around — and the lefty went 5.0 innings of scoreless baseball to better his ERA to 4.29. Before the season started, we etched the line of demarcation at 4.20ish for the average of success. Parker might have sealed a No. 5 spot on the 2025 roster. Tonight is DJ Herz‘s final start of 2024 (weather permitting). Parker just moved ahead of Herz by 0.01 in team ERA. Herz was looking like the ace of the staff until his blowup start last week. So yes, you want Herz to pitch well tonight and finish strong. That is the goal for all of the Nats starters.
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