Friday was Stephen Strasburg’s 30th birthday. It was also his first start since returning from the disabled list.
It wasn’t Strasburg’s night. He allowed six earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings during a loss to the Braves.
Following the outing he got into a heated exchange in the dugout with fellow pitcher Max Scherzer.
After an ugly outing, Stephen Strasburg is greeted by Max Scherzer upon entering the dugout where they immediately get into an argument. #Nationals pic.twitter.com/xvjw4tHAKa
— Steve Frederick (@_SteveFrederick) July 21, 2018
The two quickly took the argument down the tunnel. The exchange earned them a visit in the manager’s office after the game.
Scherzer and Strasburg met with Martinez in his office for 15 minutes or so postgame. Strasburg on what happened: “Part of family. You have to be in the family (to know).”
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) July 21, 2018
This is what happens to a team that is underachieving again. The Nationals season is slowly circling the drain.
