Michael Soroka pitched against the Cincinnati Reds, resulting in a 5-0 loss for the Nationals. He threw 88 pitches, but his velocity was notably down to 89 mph. Following a missed call where his sinker hit Noelvi Marte's elbow, he did not let that affect him during a scoreless sixth inning. Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo excelled, achieving a shutout. The upcoming trade deadline raises questions about Soroka's future with the Nationals given his potential value to contending teams.
Michael Soroka's sinker left his hand at 89 mph, and despite the loss, he remains a focus for contending teams looking for talent before the trade deadline.
Nick Lodolo needed 105 pitches to achieve a shutout, becoming the third pitcher to limit the Nationals to zero runs this season, showcasing his impressive skills on the mound.
Collection
[
|
...
]