The Nationals' 9-4 loss highlighted the struggles of a young team, including a starter who couldn't avoid a big inning and a defense making costly mistakes.
Jake Irvin, though once promising with a 2.80 ERA, has seen regression in his performance, struggling particularly with crucial innings that have cost the team games.
Irvin acknowledged the impact of the big innings on his performance, stating, 'The big innings stink, and they're going to kill you.' He's eager to improve.
Despite a solid first half, Irvin's recent starts reveal vulnerabilities, showing a stark contrast in OPS against his curveball from .518 to 1.028.
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