Ayala back in vintage form for Nats
Published 5/7/2008 by Gene Duffey at Major League Baseball News
Nationals manager Manny Acta has been particularly pleased with the relief work of right-hander Luis Ayala. The reliever, who often pitches during the eighth inning, is 1-1 with a 3.44 ERA and nine holds in 20 appearances.
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