Marlins rough up Strasburg on return
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August 12, 2010, Thursday
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WASHINGTON Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg gave up a career-high six runs on Tuesday in his first start since coming off the disabled list as the Nationals were beaten 2-8 by the Florida Marlins.
The 22-year-old right-hander allowed six runs and six hits in 4-1/3 innings. It was Strasburg's first start since July 21.
Strasburg, who made one of the most talked about major league debuts in years in June, was scratched minutes before his last scheduled start on July 27 because of stiffness in his shoulder while warming up.
"I felt 100 percent. I didn't know (where the pitches) were going today," Strasburg told reporters. "It happens being on the DL, coming back maybe expecting a little too much of myself."
Strasburg struck out just four batters.
"It's been about 19 days since he had been in the ball game, so that's an area where you can find some rust," said Nationals manager Jim Riggleman. "I think he'll put this one behind him and go out and give us a better outing next time."
Florida's Dan Uggla slugged his 26th home run of the season in the first inning off Strasburg and added a two-run double in the third where the Marlins took a 4-0 lead.
Strasburg gave up a RBI double in the fifth and was replaced.
Pitcher Anibal Sanchez (9-7) picked up the victory allowing two runs and striking out seven batters in 6-2/3 innings.
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez finished 3-for-4 with three runs.
In Cincinnati, Ohio, the race for top spot in the National League Central division took a physical turn when a brawl erupted during the first inning of a game between the St Louis Cardinals and the Reds on Tuesday.
Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips got into an exchange of words with catcher Yadier Molina that led to a first-inning brawl with players from both team's benches on the field in a wild scene of pushing and shoving.
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa and Reds manager Dusty Baker were ejected after the seven-minute incident.
The conflict between the teams was stoked one day earlier when Phillips said he hated that Cardinals and that "all they do is (complain) and moan about everything, all of them."
As he does before each at bat, Phillips greeted Molina with a tap to his shin guards. But this time, a testy Molina kicked at Phillips' bat, which triggered the dispute.
"When you talk bad about my team and you talk bad about me don't say hi," Molina told reporters after he homered to lead his team to an 8-4 win. "You think I'm going to be in a good mood with (those) comments you made?"
With the victory, St Louis tied Cincinnati for first place in the Central division.
In Toronto, Mike Lowell hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5.
JD Drew added a solo shot as the Red Sox improved to 8-2 against the Blue Jays this season.
Boston has won eight of its past 11 on the road.
The 22-year-old right-hander allowed six runs and six hits in 4-1/3 innings. It was Strasburg's first start since July 21.
Strasburg, who made one of the most talked about major league debuts in years in June, was scratched minutes before his last scheduled start on July 27 because of stiffness in his shoulder while warming up.
"I felt 100 percent. I didn't know (where the pitches) were going today," Strasburg told reporters. "It happens being on the DL, coming back maybe expecting a little too much of myself."
Strasburg struck out just four batters.
"It's been about 19 days since he had been in the ball game, so that's an area where you can find some rust," said Nationals manager Jim Riggleman. "I think he'll put this one behind him and go out and give us a better outing next time."
Florida's Dan Uggla slugged his 26th home run of the season in the first inning off Strasburg and added a two-run double in the third where the Marlins took a 4-0 lead.
Strasburg gave up a RBI double in the fifth and was replaced.
Pitcher Anibal Sanchez (9-7) picked up the victory allowing two runs and striking out seven batters in 6-2/3 innings.
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez finished 3-for-4 with three runs.
In Cincinnati, Ohio, the race for top spot in the National League Central division took a physical turn when a brawl erupted during the first inning of a game between the St Louis Cardinals and the Reds on Tuesday.
Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips got into an exchange of words with catcher Yadier Molina that led to a first-inning brawl with players from both team's benches on the field in a wild scene of pushing and shoving.
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa and Reds manager Dusty Baker were ejected after the seven-minute incident.
The conflict between the teams was stoked one day earlier when Phillips said he hated that Cardinals and that "all they do is (complain) and moan about everything, all of them."
As he does before each at bat, Phillips greeted Molina with a tap to his shin guards. But this time, a testy Molina kicked at Phillips' bat, which triggered the dispute.
"When you talk bad about my team and you talk bad about me don't say hi," Molina told reporters after he homered to lead his team to an 8-4 win. "You think I'm going to be in a good mood with (those) comments you made?"
With the victory, St Louis tied Cincinnati for first place in the Central division.
In Toronto, Mike Lowell hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5.
JD Drew added a solo shot as the Red Sox improved to 8-2 against the Blue Jays this season.
Boston has won eight of its past 11 on the road.
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