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Marquis To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

May 11, 2010 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis will make his first rehab start Tuesday with the Potomac Nationals at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia. The 2009 National League All-Star is expected to throw 50-60 pitches as he works his way back from the disabled list.

First pitch Tuesday between the Potomac Nationals (14-17) and the Winston-Salem Dash (21-10) is set for 7:03 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. and tickets may be purchased on site prior to the game or by calling the Potomac Nationals ticket office at 703-590-2311.

Marquis signed with the Nationals as a free agent on Jan. 4, 2010, and made three starts for the big club before he was placed on the DL with bone chips in his elbow. He was 0-3 with 19 earned runs allowed in 8 1/3 innings.

A nine-year MLB veteran, Marquis earned his first All-Star selection last season as a member of the Colorado Rockies. He made 33 starts for Colorado, including a complete-game shutout on June 30 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. He posted a 15-13 record, making him one of only 10 big-league pitchers to record a double-digit win total in every season since 2004.

If things go well in Potomac, Marquis could make his next rehab start Sunday at Double-A Harrisburg.

Media wishing to cover Marquis' rehab in Woodbridge should contact Tripp Miller, director of media relations, at tmiller@potomacnationals.com or 703-586-6617 to secure a credential.

Potomac Nationals fans can enjoy a Tuesday Night Tickets deal from KRAFT Singles. At Tuesday home games, just bring your KRAFT Singles wrapper to the ballpark box office and buy one ticket to get one free from KRAFT singles. Every Tuesday at The Pfitz is also Salute to Service Night, presented by Potomac Mills, when teachers, police, firefighters and members of the military get in free with ID.

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