Ross Detwiler took the mound on Wednesday afternoon and pitched seven shutout innings, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out seven. In eight rehab starts since undergoing surgery this spring, Detwiler has crafted a 2-2 record with a sterling 2.27 ERA. He struck out 31 batters in 32 innings while walking just seven.
Detwiler, who had a 1.90 ERA in six September starts last season, seems ready to take his place in the Nationals rotation within the next week or two.
It won't be too long before Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann and Detwiler hold down the top of the Nationals' rotation, all home-grown and all very, very good.
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