Stephen Strasburg yielded four runs over seven innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Monday.
Strasburg, who has signed a reported seven-year, $175 million extension with the Nationals, served up a two-run homer to Nick Castellanos in the first inning before J.D. Martinez connected for a two-run blast in the fifth. He was in line for the loss until the Nationals came back in the later innings. While Strasburg gave up a season-high four runs, he also notched a season-high 11 strikeouts. He’ll bring a 2.76 ERA into a start against the Marlins this weekend. May 9 - 10:44 PM
Strasburg, who has signed a reported seven-year, $175 million extension with the Nationals, served up a two-run homer to Nick Castellanos in the first inning before J.D. Martinez connected for a two-run blast in the fifth. He was in line for the loss until the Nationals came back in the later innings. While Strasburg gave up a season-high four runs, he also notched a season-high 11 strikeouts. He’ll bring a 2.76 ERA into a start against the Marlins this weekend. May 9 - 10:44 PM