Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg recorded a quality start for the fifth time through six outings on Monday night against the Braves. He allowed two runs on six hits over six innings of work.

The right-hander gave up a run in the first before Gerald Laird hit an RBI single off him in the fourth. He cruised after that and was done after throwing 93 pitches, 53 for strikes.

Strasburg left with the game tied at 2-2 and did not factor into the decision. He also struck out eight and walked four.

His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Pirates. In one start against Pittsburgh last season, he allowed two runs (one earned) over six innings with 13 strikeouts in a win.