Making his first start in six weeks, Stephen Strasburg was hit hard in the Nationals' loss to the Braves on Friday. He allowed six runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings -- his second-shortest outing of the season -- before getting yanked with two outs in the fifth.

Upon returning to the dugout, Strasburg was greeted by Max Scherzer, who patted his teammate on the shoulder and engaged him in discussion. The conversation seemed to escalate quickly, at which point Strasburg arose from the bench and walked briskly down the tunnel toward the clubhouse with Scherzer following closely behind.