Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg suffered the loss Saturday, giving up six runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings while striking out six in his team's 6-2 loss to the Braves.
It's the second straight game that Strasburg enjoyed an elevated strikeout rate despite allowing several runs on the scoreboard. He owns a 6.10 ERA and 16:5 K:BB ratio in 10 1/3 innings after two starts. Strasburg should see his next action in a rematch with the Braves Friday in Atlanta.