Mitchell Parker

Mitchell Parker Shines, Nats Fall Short

Mitchell Parker delivered a stellar performance, allowing zero earned runs on just three hits while striking out five over 6.1 innings in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his strong outing, Parker's efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Nationals, as the bullpen faltered late in the game. This season, Parker has been a mixed bag with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, but his latest performance underscores a potential uptick in his reliability as a starter. His solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and decent FIP suggest that he could be a valuable asset in deeper fantasy leagues, especially if he continues to harness his control and limit free passes as demonstrated in this outing.