May 20, 2012

Nats hit three straight HRs in Strasburg's start

On the strength of back-to-back-to-back home runs, the Nationals pounded the Astros, 8-2, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

Nats set Strasburg's upcoming schedule

After he pitches on Sunday against the Astros, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will pitch on five days' rest, which means he will face the Marlins a week from Saturday at Nationals Park, according to manager Davey Johnson. His next start after that will be Sept. 23 against the Braves.

McCatty pleased with Strasburg's return start

Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty acknowledged that he was anxious before Stephen Strasburg made his season debut on Tuesday night against the Dodgers, but Strasburg left him with nothing to worry about.

Nationals fall after Strasburg's solid debut

Stephen Strasburg made his season debut on Tuesday night, but it was overshadowed by the fact that the Nationals lost to the Dodgers, 7-3, at Nationals Park.

Strasburg's next start Saturday in Syracuse

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his next rehab start on Saturday for Triple A Syracuse, according to manager Davey Johnson.