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Photo by Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDER Yunesky Maya tossed three hitless innings today in Florida. |
In his minor-league debut, Maya tossed three hitless innings for the Nationals' rookie Gulf Coast League squad, allowing only one of 10 batters faced to reach base.
The 28-year-old starter hit the first Marlins batter who stepped in against him, then proceeded to record eight straight outs on groundballs before striking out the final batter he faced in the third.
Maya, who signed a four-year, $8 million contract on July 31 and already appears on the Nationals' 40-man roster, is expected to advance to a higher minor-league level soon. Team officials believe he will pitch for Washington before season's end.
3 comments:
Go Yunieski, go!!!
He learned to pitch inside in Cuba with 'mui fuoco' or so his announcers said. Wonder what Dibble will make of that? ~smiles~ He sounds kind of old school. So, an HBP right at the start makes sense. Hmmm wonder if he could possibly help Ballystar?
Los Tres Amigos de Cuba throwing for your Harrisburg Senators in their playoff push soon please! (El Duque, Hassan Pena, y Maya)
Mark,
Any update on where/when Maya's next start will be?
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