For much of the day Wednesday, Wrigley Field was under gray skies and misting rain. After the Washington Nationals blanked the Chicago Cubs behind a dominant start from Stephen Strasburg, the weather in the area fit the mood of the 42,000-plus fans at the Friendly Confines.
The story of Game 4 begins and ends with the effort put in by Strasburg. On Tuesday night, tales about his illness and reported bullpen sessions dominated national headlines. But by the time the game started, he was locked in and ready to go.
Washington’s stud right-hander turned in seven innings of shutout baseball, striking out 12 in the process.