Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitched well enough to win Friday, but the bullpen let him down in a 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Phillies.
Strasburg got plenty of early help and appeared set to cruise to victory, as he allowed just one run in six innings of work. However, he was lifted after 95 pitches, and the bullpen proceeded to meltdown, forcing Strasburg to settle for the no-decision.
Strasburg struck out five batters and walked none in the game, his second straight without issue a walk. He has an 11-10 record and 3.43 ERA heading into his next start, set for Wednesday against the Braves.