Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had a bullpen session on Thursday, to work on mechanics.
In his last start, Strasburg was rocked for eight runs--seven earned--on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings. After the bullpen session, Strasburg blamed the start on poor pitch selection and bad mechanics, per MLB.com.
"There are some things I'm working through. I think in the long run, I'm going to look back on this, I'll think of it as a blessing," Strasburg said. "I go through times like this. You do your best to stay positive, to be at peace in all situations. ... I'm trying to keep getting better. I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. I will continue to work hard to help this team win as many games as we can.
"The thing is, you have to go out there and execute the pitches, and even then you have to have a game plan. These are good hitters, and they are going to try and think with you. You just have to be on top of your game in that department. At the same time, I know the ability and the stuff that I have. As long as I go out there and execute pitches the way I know I can, I'll be OK."