Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (1-2) permitted two unearned runs and five hits over six innings of a 3-1 loss at Atlanta Saturday. Strasburg allowed a two-run homer by Evan Gattis in the third but was not charged with the runs after a throwing error by Ryan Zimmerman prolonged the inning.
In two of his three starts this season, the right-hander has not been charged with a run and his ERA is 2.95 over 18 1/3 innings. He used his overpowering fastball for a season-high seven strikeouts, including two swinging to end his da. Strasburg walked one.
Strasburg's next start is Friday at the Mets. He went 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA and 20 strikeouts in two starts against New York last season.