Wilmington's Tanner Roark standing out for Washington Nationals

For Wilmington's Tanner Roark, the venture through the major leagues just keeps getting better and better.

The 26-year-old pitcher is already showing staying power with the Washington Nationals, who called him up to the big leagues earlier this month.

And while Roark hasn't given up an earned run in four appearances as a relief pitcher, his dream got even better Monday.

Wilmington along for Tanner Roark's ride of a lifetime

He was in uniform at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, the team he grew up loving.

He didn't get to pitch in an 11-1 loss, but dozens of fans, including his mom, Jodi; dad, Toby; brother, Dillon; and fiance, Amanda; took in the game. And on Wednesday, there are already about 90 people ready to caravan back up to Chicago for the third game of the series.

It's a four-game set, so Roark has plenty of time to make an appearance.

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Wilmington's Tanner Roark standing out for Washington Nationals

For Wilmington's Tanner Roark, the venture through the major leagues just keeps getting better and better.

The 26-year-old pitcher is already showing staying power with the Washington Nationals, who called him up to the big leagues earlier this month.

And while Roark hasn't given up an earned run in four appearances as a relief pitcher, his dream got even better Monday.

Wilmington along for Tanner Roark's ride of a lifetime

He was in uniform at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, the team he grew up loving.

He didn't get to pitch in an 11-1 loss, but dozens of fans, including his mom, Jodi; dad, Toby; brother, Dillon; and fiance, Amanda; took in the game. And on Wednesday, there are already about 90 people ready to caravan back up to Chicago for the third game of the series.

It's a four-game set, so Roark has plenty of time to make an appearance.

View the original article here

Wilmington's Tanner Roark standing out for Washington Nationals

For Wilmington's Tanner Roark, the venture through the major leagues just keeps getting better and better.

The 26-year-old pitcher is already showing staying power with the Washington Nationals, who called him up to the big leagues earlier this month.

And while Roark hasn't given up an earned run in four appearances as a relief pitcher, his dream got even better Monday.

Wilmington along for Tanner Roark's ride of a lifetime

He was in uniform at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, the team he grew up loving.

He didn't get to pitch in an 11-1 loss, but dozens of fans, including his mom, Jodi; dad, Toby; brother, Dillon; and fiance, Amanda; took in the game. And on Wednesday, there are already about 90 people ready to caravan back up to Chicago for the third game of the series.

It's a four-game set, so Roark has plenty of time to make an appearance.

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Another win for Wilmington's Tanner Roark

Wilmington's Tanner Roark continues to roll along as a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

Roark tossed two innings and picked up his second victory in three games as the Nationals defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Tuesday at Nationals Park.

After a lengthy rain delay in the nation's capital caused Washington to remove starter Gio Gonzalez after four innings, Roark entered in the fifth inning holding a 1-0 lead.

He ran into a bit of trouble, allowing a pair of singles that put runners at first and third with the dangerous Buster Posey at the plate. Roark appeared to be on his way out of the inning by inducing a ground ball, but Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond committed a fielding error that allowed an unearned run.

Things went better in the sixth, as Roark recorded his first major league strikeout, fanning Giants outfielder Jeff Francouer.

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