ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg comes unraveled against Arizona Diamondbacks

May 12, 2015, 9:58 PM | Updated: 11:15 pm

...

Washington Nationals batters were unkind to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Josh Collmenter on Monday.

So, to essentially return the favor, Diamondbacks hitters teed off on Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg the following night.

Arizona started out with a pair of runs in the first as Aaron Hill doubled to right center, scoring Paul Goldschmidt and David Peralta.

The second inning was the only one that went well for the much-hyped Nationals pitcher at Chase Field, as he retired the side in order.

Ender Inciarte led off the third with his first home run of the year, but that would be Arizona’s only run of the frame, and the home team had a 3-1 lead at the time.

As Strasburg, the first overall pick of the 2009 amateur draft, took the hill in the fourth inning with his team trailing then by just one, the D-backs’ offense exploded, starting off with a Chris Owings triple and then back-to-back singles. Diamondbacks pitcher Rubby De La Rosa then bunted to try to move runners to second and third, but Strasburg failed to field the ball cleanly, and everybody was safe.

With the bases loaded, Inciarte hit a sacrifice fly to score one and moved a runner at third, and then Mark Trumbo blasted his fifth homer of the year, a three-run shot.

Strasburg’s night was over after just 3.1 innings, his second-shortest outing of the year. The 26-year-old right-hander allowed eight hits (including two homers) and walked one in that span while surrendering a season-high seven earned runs (eight total). Strasburg struck out three while throwing 72 pitches, and his ERA ascended from 4.73 to 6.06 with the poor showing.

The sixth-year pitcher has been up and down all year and is battling a shoulder injury, but his season hit a low point at Chase Field. His record fell to 2-4 as he was the first of three Nationals pitchers — including Sammy Solis and Matt Grace — to get pummeled on the evening.

Arizona had a season-high 14 runs by the end of the sixth inning, reaching home in five of the first six frames. The D-backs held on for a convincing 14-6 win, improving to 15-17 on the year and snapping Washington’s five-game winning streak.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Manager Torey Lovullo speaks with Corbin Carroll...

Arizona Sports

Roundtable: Expectations, predictions for the 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks

What are the expectations for the 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks? Arizona Sports show hosts and editors make their predictions.

1 hour ago

Zac Gallen...

Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks agree to TV, cable and satellite channel contracts

The Arizona Diamondbacks will air on linear TV channels as well as streams under an MLB-produced broadcast partnership in 2024.

5 hours ago

Jordan Lawlar, D-backs...

Damon Allred

Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar to have thumb surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar will have surgery on his right thumb after tearing a ligament, GM Mike Hazen said on Wednesday.

20 hours ago

General shot of Chase Field...

Bailey Leasure

What’s new at Chase Field for the 2024 D-backs season?

The Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 season will see the team debut new food items, enhancements to the ballpark and giveaways.

1 day ago

Bryce Jarvis #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the second inning in the game ag...

Vincent DeAngelis

Bryce Jarvis starting season in long reliever role for Diamondbacks

Twenty-six-year-old Bryce Jarvis will start the 2024 season in a long relief role for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

1 day ago

Jordan Montgomery...

Alex Weiner

Reports: Diamondbacks, LHP Jordan Montgomery agree to terms on contract

The Diamondbacks and big-ticket free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery agreed to terms on a contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. 

2 days ago

Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg comes unraveled against Arizona Diamondbacks