WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Joe Ross became the sixth Nationals pitcher to make his big league debut this year. It wasn't a bad outing, but he picked up the loss as the Cubs won the game, 4-2, at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon.
Ross lasted five innings, allowed three runs on six hits and struck out four batters. Ross admitted that he was nervous when the game started, but he showed poise and didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning, when he allowed a single to Dexter Fowler.
"I was a little nervous, but it's the same game when you go out there and pitch," Ross said.