Jun 18, 2010 11:03 PM EST

With President Barack Obama watching, Washington Nationals sensation Stephen Strasburg has set a record for most strikeouts by a pitcher in his first three major league starts, according to an Associated Press report.

The 21-year-old right-hander had 10 strikeouts Friday night against the Chicago White Sox.

The White Sox won the the game 2-1 in the 11th inning.

Via AP