Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was slapped with a loss Friday, giving up seven earned runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings and striking out nine in his team's 7-5 defeat against the Braves.
Strasburg (8-10) was plagued by the long ball Friday, surrendering all seven runs on four home runs throughout the game. It was the first time in his career that he allowed more than two home runs in an outing. Strasburg owns a 3.68 ERA and 186:35 K:BB ratio in 156 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Mets Thursday.