MIAMI (AP) — While Stephen Strasburg is just getting started, the Florida Marlins’ first home is history.
The Washington ace allowed one hit and struck out 10 in six scoreless innings Wednesday to earn his first win since July 2010, and the Marlins bid their much-maligned stadium goodbye with a 3-1 loss.
Next year the Marlins move into a new ballpark with new manager Ozzie Guillen, who held his introductory news conference before the game. The Nationals also have a brighter future thanks to Strasburg (1-1), who threw a gem in his fifth start since returning from elbow surgery.
The top pick in the 2009 draft gave up his first two walks this season but was dominant otherwise. He finished the season with 24 strikeouts in 24 innings and an ERA of 1.50.
