Strasburg throws 5 scoreless innings in final AAA start

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In what is likely the last time Stephen Strasburg starts in the minor leagues before his promotion next week to Washington, he threw 5 scoreless innings this afternoon for the Syracuse Chiefs (AAA).  Strasburg was yanked in the 5^th inning, not surprising considering his first major league start comes up next week on June 8^th against the Pittsburgh pirates. 

Strasburg threw 5 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 5 batters.  He left the game with a 2-0 lead.  If the Chiefs preserve the win, Strasburg would improve to 7-2 in his minor league season.  Given the fact at this time of this writing, the Chiefs now lead 5-0 in the 7^th inning.  The win looks like a good bet.

Here are his AAA stats:

W/L:  3-1 (likely 4-1)

IP:  33.1

H:   18

Ks:   38

BB:   7

ERA:  1.08

Here are his combined AA and AAA Stats:

W/L:  6-2 (likely 7-2)

IP:   55.1

H:   31

Ks:  65

BB:  13

ERA:   1.31

To Washington Strasburg goes . . . and we are READY!