Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg permitted three runs and seven hits over six innings during Washington's 4-3 loss to Detroit in Grapefruit League action Friday. Strasburg, who had five strikeouts and walked a batter, also remained in the game after being struck by a ball hit by Prince Fielder in the fourth inning.
After shaking off the injury and being cleared by team trainers, he struck out two of the next three batters. He allowed just one extra-base hit -- a solo homer by Matt Tuiasosopo -- and six singles during his longest outing of the spring.
"My arm felt great," Strasburg told the Washington Post. "I think my stamina is there. I felt as strong, if not looser, from the first inning to the sixth. I definitely could’ve gone back out there for the rest of the game, to be honest. That’s a good sign. It’s going in the right direction."