Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg had some issues with his control Tuesday against the Brewers, but it was the bullpen that cost Washington in a 4-0 loss.
Strasburg tossed seven scoreless innings to open the game, holding Milwaukee to just three hits, all singles. He walked four batters for the second time in four starts, but he pitched around his wildness with his eight strikeouts. Strasburg threw 66 of 105 pitches for strikes.
Strasburg left the game in a scoreless tie, before the Brewers jumped on reliever Drew Storen for four runs in the eighth. Strasburg settled for the no decision, as he remains 4-6 despite a 2.24 ERA that ranks fifth in the National League.
Strasburg has been dominant since the end of April, allowing more than two runs just once in his last 10 starts. He has a 1.71 ERA in that span, with a 3-2 record. He will try to continue his strong run Sunday against the Padres.