Scratched

The Nationals scratched Stephen Strasburg from his start last night in Washington due to shoulder inflammation. He couldn't get loose in the bullpen and the ex-Expos made the correct call in sitting him down.
The crowd in Washington wasn't happy. Many obviously came to see Strasburg pitch but you can't jeopardize his future or the franchises future over one start in a relatively meaningless game. The Nationals aren't going to win the pennant this year.
Miguel Batista made the emergency start and eased some of the pain of the Nationals fans by turning in a Strasburg-like performance, going 5-innings, allowing just 3-hits while striking out 5. The 39-year old Batista picked up his first win of the season as Washington quieted the Braves 3-0.