It would have been hard to duplicate what Max Scherzer did on the mound Monday night for the Nationals.
He allowed just two hits and struck out 10 with no walks in a shutout against the Atlanta Braves.
But Stephen Strasburg, in his 100th career start at Nationals Park, came close to a gem of his own Tuesday against the previously hot-hitting Braves.
The former No. 1 draft pick allowed a double to the second batter he faced and another hit in the second inning, but he allowed no runs in eight innings and posted a 4-1 victory over the Braves.