Patrick Corbin gave up eight hits and three earned runs in 5 2⁄3 innings pitched against the New York Mets last week in the nation’s capital, walking one and striking out eight in a 5-3 win.
Corbin talked after the 102-pitch appearance against against Nationals’ NL East rivals about continuing to build up his arm strength following a quick ramp-up in Spring Training 2.0.
“I’m still getting to that level where I’d like to be,” the lefty said. “The only way to do that is to continue to go out there and pitch every fifth day, and hopefully we’re able to do that.