Zimmermann to make 2010 debut tonight

2010-08-26

Former Eau Claire Express right-hander Jordan Zimmermann will make his 2010 Washington Nationals debut tonight when he starts against the St. Louis Cardinals. Zimmermann had missed the entire season to date following Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

The Auburndale, Wis. native had a successful rookie season with Washington before being injured. In 16 starts, he posted a 3-5 record and 4.63 earned run average. His 92 strikeouts led the staff, despite covering only a half-season. This may be Zimmermann's first Major League start, but it is not the first time he has pitched competitively since the surgery. Prior to his call-up, he made 10 starts in the minor leagues in which he finished with a 1-2 record and 1.59 ERA. He pitched a total of 39.2 innings, striking out 31 while only walking six. Opponents batted only .193 against him.

The Nationals will take on the Cardinals tonight at Nationals Park, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM ET. St. Louis sends Chris Carpenter to the mound.

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