Stephen Strasburg pitched well on Friday, but he scared the Nationals when he took a line drive off his left hand.

Strasburg pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, and striking out five batters.

Detroit's Prince Fielder hit a line drive up the middle. Strasburg tried to catch the ball, but it hit his left hand and went into center field for a single.

Strasburg would stay in the game and allow two runs in the fifth inning.