The article discusses the recent performances of Braves pitcher Spencer Strider and Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker. Strider, returning from injury, exhibited flashes of his prior dominant self despite a loss, struggling with command after a strong first inning. Mitchell Parker, despite delivering solid metrics, faced difficulties with a poor K/BB ratio and was unable to secure a win, illustrating the mixed results both teams faced in their recent games. The Nats' defense and relief pitching significantly impacted their overall performance, leading to frustrating outcomes for both pitchers.
Strider had a 5/1 K/BB ratio in the game in five-plus innings, but also hit a batter and didn't really manage contact.
On the season, Parker has a weird 105 ERA-, 91 FIP-, and 130 xFIP-. He's avoided the longball, having yielded just one all season.
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