Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg received more than enough run support as he endured a rough outing but escaped with his fifth win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Padres.

Strasburg (5-6) gave up a run-scoring double to Chase Headley in the third and a two-run home run to Alexi Amarista in the fourth. The right-hander permitted four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings of an 11-7 win.

Strasburg has permitted six runs over his last three starts (20 innings). He's scheduled to make his next start Friday at Miami. He threw seven scoreless innings against the Marlins on opening day.