Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals ducked out of the much anticipated matchup with Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers due to "back tightness." Washington Nationals Manager Dusty Baker attributed it to "too much of a strenuous workout" a couple of days before the game. It is the first start this season that Strasburg has missed.
ESPN announcer Rick Sutcliffe took the high road and said he did not believe that Strasburg ducked the matchup versus Clayton Kershaw based on the fact that this is a long season, the Nationals want Strasburg in it for the long haul, and this is a game in the middle of June. I agree with that line of thinking but I would add that if I was Strasburg, I would look forward to facing the Dodgers much maligned offense.
Clayton Kershaw came through as advertised. He gave up one run in seven innings, struck out eight including Bryce Harper three times, and did not walk a batter. The Dodgers won 4-1 as Justin Turner stayed hot as he homered in the first inning and extended his hitting streak to eight games. Kenley Jansen came on in the ninth inning to nail down his franchise record 162nd save.
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