Volstad has strongest spring outing _ and gets 3 hits, too _ as Marlins beat Nats 9-5
By APTuesday, March 30, 2010
Volstad pitches Marlins past Nationals 9-5
JUPITER, Fla. — Chris Volstad pitched 6 2-3 innings in his best start of the spring and added three hits and 2 RBI in the Florida Marlins 9-5 over the Washington Nationals.
Volstad, whos expected to be the Marlins No. 4 starter, struggled this spring with his sinker ball. But he has made progress in the last two starts
After the game, the team sent right-handers Rick VandenHurk and Tim Wood to Triple-A New Orleans, leaving right-hander Clay Hensley with the final bullpen spot.
Nationals right-hander Garrett Mock, trying to win a rotation spot, allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.
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