Knowles Placed on Injured List, Driskill Returned to FredNats
June 18, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Fredericksburg Nationals News Release
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Washington Nationals announced on Friday that Fredericksburg left-handed pitcher Lucas Knowles has been placed on the injured list, and right-handed pitcher Tanner Driskill has been added back to the FredNats roster from the Advanced-A Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Knowles, 23, started Thursday night's game against Lynchburg and pitched 1.0 scoreless inning before departing. He is 0-1 with a 5.31 ERA in 20.1 innings so far this season, and earned the save in Fredericksburg's first win in team history on May 21.
Driskill, 25, did not appear in a game with the Blue Rocks after joining the club on Thursday. He is 0-1 with a 6.48 earned run average in 10 relief appearances for the FredNats this season, leads the team with two saves in two opportunities, and has struck out 11 batters in 16.2 innings.
The Fredericksburg active roster currently stands at 28 players.
The Fredericksburg Nationals continue their series against the Lynchburg Hillcats on Friday night. First pitch from FredNats Ballpark is scheduled for 7:05. Fans can listen live to a free radio broadcast on the FredNats Baseball Network, or watch a live video broadcast with a subscription to MiLB.tv.
The Fredericksburg Nationals are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Low-A East League. They are playing their inaugural 2021 season at the brand new, state-of-the-art FredNats Ballpark located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stay up to date with the team online at www.frednats.com and follow the Fredericksburg Nationals on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FXBGNats.
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