On Saturday afternoon, the Washington Nationals offense continued its early season struggles as they were shut out for the first time this season. The offense managed only six hits (all singles) and did not record a hit with runners in scoring position (2-for-21 in the last three games). When the offense doesn’t score runs, it puts a lot of pressure on one of Washington’s solid starting pitchers to pitch a near flawless game.
Yesterday’s starter, Stephen Strasburg looked the part for the first three innings. He gave up two singles in the first three innings, but was able to record three strikeouts.