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Strasburg Rebounds With Dominant Start

Stephen Strasburg was dominant over 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in his third Arizona Fall League start.

The Washington Nationals' top prospect, pitching for the Phoenix Desert Dogs, allowed one run and one hit to beat the Surprise Rafters. The right-hander carried a no-hitter into the fifth and struck out five, flashing a fastball that reached 100 mph three times in the first inning.

Strasburg was roughed up for eight runs in 2 2/3 innings Thursday against Peoria, serving up three homers in the process.

"The thing about being a pitcher and something that I learned from being a closer at [San Diego State] my freshman year is that, to be a good pitcher, you have to have a short-term memory," he said. "I just went out there today and tried to pitch my game."

Via Washington Times

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Lasorda Lobbying Nats To Hire Valentine

The Nationals are looking at Bobby Valentine for their managerial opening.

Valentine's good friend and mentor Tommy Lasorda is promoting that union. Lasorda put in a good word for Valentine with Nats owners.

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Strasburg Roughed Up In 2nd Pro Start

Stephen Strasburg, making his second professional start, was roughed up in a way he hasn't experienced for years.

In Thursday's Arizona Fall League game between Strasburg's Phoenix Desert Dogs and the Peoria Javelinas, Strasburg went 2 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs, seven earned, and three home runs. He gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out four.

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