CINCINNATI — Two rain delays and a cramp in Stephen Strasburg’s calf contributed to the end of an amazing streak.
Strasburg gave up Joey Votto’s two-run home run and limped off the field a few pitches later because of a cramp in his right calf as the Cincinnati Reds rallied and overcame a pair of rain delays while beating the Washington Nationals, 6-3, on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
The Nationals had won Strasburg’s last 15 starts, which was the longest active streak in the major leagues. Now, the National League East leaders will have to see if Strasburg will have to miss some time.