Schultz struck out the side in the second inning, then allowed runners on second and third with no outs in the third inning before escaping the jam with two more strikeouts and a groundout. The Nationals would break through in the fourth, bringing in two runs on two walks and a hit. Schultz settled in for two more innings, ending his day after six on 85 pitches. He collected eight strikeouts on ten swinging strikes. While he’s impressed with his strikeout ability, the 22-year-old left-hander will need to manage the walk issue as he’s allowed four free passes in two of his three starts. Schultz lines up for a start against the Padres in San Diego on Friday.
