Jake Irvin throws 5 hitless innings in Washington one-hitter, but sore shoulder dampens the mood
Jake Irvin pitched five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months. Irvin combined with two relievers on a one-hitter that carried the Nationals to a 2-0 win over the first-place Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Irvin said he doesn't think it's a serious issue.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Irvin pitched five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months. Now, a bit of nervousness for the Washington right-hander as he waits to see if his shoulder is OK. Irvin combined with two relievers on a one-hitter that carried the Nationals to a 2-0 win over the first-place Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
But Irvin (2-4) felt a bit of tightness on his final few pitches in the fifth, and one warmup pitch leading into the sixth persuaded him to turn the game over to the bullpen. Irvin said he doesn't think it's a serious issue. Asked his level of concern, he replied, “Not much.
Just precautionary. A little bit of tightness. We'll see what the doctor says.
" Brad Lord gave up the only Atlanta hit — a clean single to center by Michael Harris II leading off the seventh — during his three-inning stint. Richard Lovelady finished up with a perfect ninth for his fourth save. “It's a testament to how well the guys were throwing the ball,” manager Blake Butera said.