Stephen Strasburg been effective this season, but has struggled in the first inning of games.

Strasburg has a 7.71 ERA in the first frame. Also, opponents are hitting .396 when putting the ball in play against the right-hander.

After the first inning, Strasburg has a 2.73 ERA.

He is 3-2 with a 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 47.1 innings this season.