Roark back to the hill in series finale vs. Mets

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

September 12, 2013, 7:48am

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Tanner Roark's first major league start couldn't have gone much better. Roark threw six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, walking none and striking out four in a win over the Marlins. The rookie right-hander improved to 5-0 with that win, and his ERA dropped to a sparkling 0.94. Today, Roark gets the ball again in the finale of the Nationals' four-game series with the Mets. The Nats have taken the first three in New York and are gunning for a much-needed sweep. Veteran right-hander Aaron Harang will make his first start with the Mets, after signing with them Sept. 1. Harang went 5-11 with a 5.76 ERA with the Mariners earlier this season before being released. For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth LF Bryce Harper SS Ian Desmond 1B Adam LaRoche C Wilson Ramos 2B Anthony Rendon RHP Tanner Roark For the Mets LF Eric Young Jr. CF Juan Lagares 2B Daniel Murphy 1B Lucas Duda 3B Josh Satin RF Mike Baxter C Anthony Recker SS Ruben Tejada RHP Aaron Harang