He has now retired nine of the 10 batters he faced since joining the Nationals .
Melancon retired the Giants in order in the ninth , striking out one and throwing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes .
Melancon has now retired nine of the 10 batters Melancon faced since joining the Nationals .
Melancon retired the Giants in order in the ninth , striking out one and throwing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes .