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Nationals' Strasburg makes pro debut

Associated Press

Monday, October 5, 2009

VIERA, Fla. -- Stephen Strasburg didn't put a lot of expectations on himself for his first time out as a professional pitcher. He just wanted to get out there and throw again. "It's something I love to do," the 21-year-old said Monday after making his first outing for the Washington Nationals in an Instructional League game against Detroit. "It's been a little tough." The right-hander allowed one run and three hits in two innings, striking out two. He threw 19 of 25 pitches for strikes in his ...

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