Washington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg faced just five batters tonight in Great American Ball Park before he left the mound with what was later reported to be "left trap tightness". More info tomorrow...
There was panic in NatsTown again on Friday night after Washington Nationals' starter Stephen Strasburg left the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds one batter into the second, having faced five hitters and surrendered a homer that put the Nats in an early 1-0 hole.
The 26-year-old right-hander was clearly uncomfortable on the mound in the second, stretching his neck and rolling his right shoulder after pitches and it was obvious enough that after he issued a leadoff walk to Brayan Pena, he got a visit on the mound from manager Matt Williams and team trainer Lee Kuntz.