Davey Martinez had to rely on his bullpen for 8 2⁄3 innings of work after Nationals’ starter Sean Nolin was ejected for throwing intentionally at Freddie Freeman (twice) in the 2nd game of three with the Atlanta Braves in Truist Park on Wednesday night.
Talking after a 4-2 win, Washington’s fourth-year skipper said he might have to get a bit creative with his relievers in the series finale on Thursday night.
“You never assume that your pitcher is going to come out in the first inning,” Martinez said, “.