It’s up to Adam Warren (2-2, 4.50 ERA) to correct the ship and get back to the winning ways against Jordan Zimmerman (3-2, 3.66 ERA). Warren went a career high seven innings his last time out against the Rays but still took the loss. He allowed three runs and seven hits with seven strikeouts. Jose Lobaton and Yunel Escobar are the only Nats who have faced Warren, they are a combined 3-7 against him.
Zimmermann went six scoreless innings against the Padres, allowing six hits and striking out six as the Nationals won easily 10-0. He has not pitched against the Yanks since 2012, when he took a no decision through six innings, allowing two earned runs. In 20 starts against AL opponents he is 8-5 with a 3.06 ERA
Tidbits:
Bryce Harper is still good.
The all time series is tied at 5 games apiece.
Wilson Ramos has hit in a league best 19 consecutive games.
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