Ross held the Astros scoreless for four innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four, in Sunday's Grapefruit League game.

EDGE Analysis

He was throwing to new Nats catcher Matt Wieters for the first time in a game setting, so his strong performance was doubly encouraging. Ross now has a 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB through 8.2 spring innings, and seems ready to hit the ground running once Opening Day rolls around.