5. Strasburg's Back: In two rehab starts before he came off the DL for tonight's game, Washington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg walked one batter and struck out 16 in 9 u2154 innings pitched.
Syracuse Chiefs' skipper Billy Gardner, Jr. told Syracuse.com's Lindsay Kramer the 27-year-old, '09 no.1 overall pick was throwing the ball well in his final start with the Nats' top minor league affiliate, which saw Strasburg strike out 11 in 5 u2154.
"Outstanding changeup, outstanding breaking ball. I thought his command was a lot better this start.