Martis controlling games, on pitching hot streak for Harrisburg

Martis controlling games, on pitching hot streak for Harrisburg
Right-hander Shairon Martis continued a hot streak of consistent pitching for Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday, showing the form that got him time most recently with the Nationals in 2009. The difference now is how well he is controlling games, dropping his ERA from 5.25 to 2.68. Martis went seven strong innings in notching the victory as the Senators dispatched the Erie SeaWolves, 4-3 at Metro Bank Park. Manager Tony Beasley said Martis was good because he set the tone early with his best...

When will the Nats go to a fifth starter?

When will the Nats go to a fifth starter?
Nationals reliever Joel Peralta is excited about the opportunity to get to pitch at the Major League level again and certainly seems ready for the challenge. While at Syracuse, Peralta dominated at throwing strikes and getting the first batter he faced out. Peralta got the first man out 20 of the 26 chances at Triple-A. It continued Tuesday night in his first Nats appearance when he induced a double play off the bat of the Royals Jose Guillen. The 5'11", 195-pound right-hander from the...