MLB.com - In case you've been under a proverbial rock these last couple weeks, you're aware of the success of baseball pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg. In his first start (6/8/10) he recorded 14 k's over 7 innings and didn't allow a walk. That's not just a great performance because it's his first start. That's a great performance because only 6 guys have done that, ever. In his second start, he only (only?) struck out 8 batters, and in his third start, last night, he recorded 10 k's. However his total of 32 strikeouts over 3 starts smashes the former record of 29, set in 1971 by Astros pitcher J.R. Richard.
With Bryce Harper on his way to the Nationals as well after being selected first overall in the 2010 draft, there could be some exciting years to come in the Nation's Capitol.
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