Dave Martinez saw the signs in Mitchell Parker’s past two starts. So entering Friday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Nationals manager knew the left-hander needed to come out strong and pound the strike zone.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St.

Erick Fedde threw the first complete game of his career and Willson Contreras drove in three runs as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals posted a 10-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday.