MICHAEL SOROKA NEWS

Sharp in no-decision Soroka allowed one run on two hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Soroka allowed two of those baserunners in the second inning and gave up his lone run on a double play grounder. This was one of Soroka's better starts of the season -- it was his fourth quality start of the year and the first time in his last four outings he's issued just one free pass. He's winless in that stretch with 11 runs allowed over 22.1 innings, but he's kept the ball in the yard over his last two starts. Soroka is at a 4.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 64:15 K:BB through 59.1 innings over 11 starts this season. The right-hander is lined up for a home start versus the Red Sox in his next outing.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits tying homer and Newman adds 3-run shot in 7th as Angels beat Nationals

Mike Trout hit a tying homer that sparked a six-run seventh inning, Kevin Newman added a three-run shot and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nati...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Nationals set season highs for hits and runs in 15-9 win over Angels

Brady House hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Josh Bell and Jacob Young drove in three runs apiece and the Washington Nationals set a season high for scoring in a 15...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Fans 10 in no-decision Soroka didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Soroka kept the Dodgers scoreless through five innings and notched all 10 of his Ks before the sixth, but was quickly bounced from the contest in the sixth frame. He allowed a ground rule double, a walk and a hit-by-pitch, loading the bases for Jose Ferrer, who served up a grand slam to Max Muncy. Soroka has posted seven or more Ks in three of his last four starts, owning a 4.03 ERA and a 31:8 K:BB across 22.1 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Angels next weekend.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Soroka strikes out career-high 10 before things turn for Nats in LA series finale LOS ANGELES -- There were two chapters in the Nationals' 13-7 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Chapter 1 covered innings one...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Busy Day for Shohei Ohtani! Dodgers Star Pitches, Homers in Big Win Over Nats

Shohei Ohtani had himself a big game as he pitched, hit a homer, and knocked in five runs.

JUNE 23 • FOX SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani pitches sharp first inning for Dodgers before driving in 5 runs at the plate

Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning Sunday in his second mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out two and allowing just one baserunner on an error

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Nationals tap into their power game to defeat Dodgers 7-3

Nathaniel Lowe hit two of Washington’s five home runs and the Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Fans season-high nine in loss Soroka (3-5) took the loss Tuesday as the Nationals fell 10-6 to the Rockies, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The nine Ks were a season high for Soroka, who generated 30 called or swinging strikes among his 93 pitches (58 total strikes), while the quality start was his third of the year in nine trips to the mound. The right-hander also served up two homers however, on a night when Colorado tied a franchise record with seven long balls, and keeping the ball in the yard remains an issue for Soroka -- he's been taken deep 10 times in only 48 innings, fueling a 5.06 ERA that is out of sync with his 1.13 WHIP and 49:12 K:BB. He seems unlikely to solve the problem in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend against the Dodgers.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies hit a franchise record-tying 7 homers, 2 by Michael Toglia, in 10-6 win over Nationals

The Rockies hit a franchise record-tying seven home runs, including two from Michael Toglia, and Antonio Senzatela won his second game of the season, as Colorado held off the Washi...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Goodman and Moniak homer in the 9th to give the Rockies a 6-4 victory over the Nationals

Hunter Goodman homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and then Mickey Moniak connected for a two-run drive that gave the Colorado Rockies a 6-4 victory over the...

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Kodai Senga leaves with hamstring strain as Mets hang on for 4-3 win to sweep Nats

Kodai Senga threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings Thursday before leaving with a hamstring strain in the New York Mets’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals that completed a three-game sw...

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Falls to the Mets Soroka (3-4) took the loss Thursday against the Mets, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Soroka found himself in trouble early, issuing a pair of walks in the first inning before giving up a three-run homer to Jeff McNeil with two outs. Soroka would settle in, allowing just one additional run over his final four innings, but the Nats couldn't climb out of the early hole in an eventual 4-3 loss. The 27-year-old Soroka sports a 5.14 ERA despite posting a solid 1.12 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB through eight starts (42 innings) this season. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, currently slated for next week at home versus the Rockies.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

With rotation shakeup looming, Mets' Peterson throws complete-game shutout

David Peterson pitched the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career to help the Mets beat the Nationals, and further solid...

JUNE 12 • FOX SPORTS

Blanks Rangers for third win Soroka (3-3) picked up the win in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Rangers, scattering two hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The right-hander produced his best performance of the season in a duel with former Nationals starter Patrick Corbin. Soroka retired the first eight batters he faced before plunking Kyle Higashioka with a pitch, and Texas didn't get a runner past second base all night. The quality start was Soroka's second of the season, but both have come in his last three trips to the mound, a stretch in which he's posted a 3.63 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 17.1 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week against the Mets.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals make quick work of Rangers on a night for bounce-back pitchers In a game that lasted just 1 hour, 50 minutes, Michael Soroka gets best of former Nat Patrick Corbin in Washington’s 2-0 win

JUNE 7 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Deadspin | Michael Soroka leads combined two-hitter as Nats beat Rangers Deadspin | Michael Soroka leads combined two-hitter as Nats beat Rangers

JUNE 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Soroka and Call help the Nationals beat the Rangers 2-0

Michael Soroka struck out seven in six sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Patrick Corbin and the Texas Rangers 2-0

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Gets plenty of support in win Soroka (2-3) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Nationals put up 10 runs before Soroka threw a pitch, so he was able to work without much pressure. It wasn't all that effective of an outing, but he did enough to take care of business and earn his second win in the last three starts. This was the third start in a row in which he's pitched into the sixth inning. Soroka has a 5.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB over 31 innings through six starts this season.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets plenty of support in win Soroka (2-3) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Nationals put up 10 runs before Soroka threw a pitch, so he was able to work without much pressure. It wasn't all that good of an outing, but he did enough to take care of business and earn his second win in the last three starts. This was the third start in a row where he's pitched into the sixth inning. Soroka has a 5.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB over 31 innings over six starts this season. The right-hander's next start is projected to be at home versus the Rangers.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals use a 10-run first inning to beat the reeling Diamondbacks, 11-7

Luis García Jr. had a double and three RBIs during a 10-run first inning for the Washington Nationals, who held on late to beat the reeling Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Saturday ni...

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Josh Bell hits 3-run homer, Nationals knock off Diamondbacks 9-7 in series opener

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Robert Hassell III had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Soroka finds rhythm, tosses season-best 6 innings WASHINGTON – The process for finding a consistent rhythm in Michael Soroka’s fourth start back from injury is gaining momentum. The right-ha...

MAY 25 • MLB.COM

Quality start in loss Soroka (1-3) took the loss Sunday against the Giants, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out two.

Impact Soroka was able to make it through six innings for the first time this season, though he'd ultimately wind up with his third loss as the Nats couldn't overcome an early deficit. Overall, Soroka sports a 5.61 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across five starts (25.2 innings) this year. He's currently in line to face the Diamondbacks on the road in his next outing.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray moves to 7-0 with 6 strong innings, Sam Huff homers and Giants beat Nationals 3-2

Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings, Sam Huff homered and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Nationals 3-2 and take two of three at Washington

MAY 25 • Associated Press