Stephen Strasburg Update
Strasburg looks to continue his domination of under .500 teams today as the Washington Nationals attempt to finish off the Kansas City Royals in sweeping fashion.
His last start on June 18th against the White Sox resulted in a no decision as he pitched seven innings of one-run ball and struck out 10 men. Strasburg got into first inning trouble when the speedy Juan Pierre reached on an infield single and the crafty veteran Omar Vizquel looped a double down the right field line. With men at second and third and nobody out, Alex Rios drove in a run while grounding out to first and Strasburg went on to strike out the next two batters.
A couple of deep fly ball outs riddled between eight more strike outs and Strasburg would leave the game with the record for the most strike outs in his first three major league starts. Previously held by J.R. Richard, the record for most strike outs in a pitchers first three major league starts was 29. Strasburg has 32.
Strasburg has given the Nationals a chance to win every time out, but their offense couldn't rally against starter Gavin Floyd. I have a feeling Strasburg will be let down by the offense on numerous occasions throughout the year. Adam Dunn saved his winning record for the time being, but the Braves, the Mets and the Padres are up next.
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