Strasburg (15-4) lasted just 1.2 innings at Coors Field on Wednesday, allowing nine runs on nine hits and three walks, taking the loss.
The Rockies put together a long rally in the bottom of the first, putting up a seven-spot on Strasburg right away. Strasburg didn't allow a home run, but instead surrendered three doubles and a triple over his inning plus of work. The Nationals nearly came back to erase the decision, eventually losing the game by a score of 12-10. It's now three losses in his past three tries for Strasburg, his ERA rising to 3.59. Strasburg will look to move past his recent hiccup and move back into the win column against the Orioles on Monday.