Stephen Strasburg made his return to the mound in game action, throwing 31 pitches and surrendering one run on three hits, including a home run, over 1 2/3 innings for the Nationals' Class A affiliate Hagerstown Suns. This was his first start since having Tommy John surgery. Scouts from the game say he was hitting 97 MPH, and although letting up a HR and 3 hits isn't special in just an inning and 2/3 that stuff really doesn't matter. He said after the game he felt great, which is great news not just for the Nationals but for baseball in general. There was so much buzz when this kid came up and I really hope that he comes through next year and tears it up. Between him and Bryce Harper the Nationals could be a really fun team to watch next year.
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