DeSclafani received a no-decision Friday versus the Nationals despite striking out eight and surrendering six hits, two earned runs and two walks over 6.2 innings.
He pounded the strike zone throughout, notching 29 called strikes and 12 more of the swing-and-miss variety. DeSclafani has pitched exceedingly well in three of his four outings this season, notching quality starts in all of those games. Friday's strikeout total represented a season high, and he managed to maintain his ERA at a stellar 1.78. He'll try again for his third win against the Cubs on Wednesday.