The following are photos that were taken at the Altoona Curve v. Harrisburg Senators game on Sunday, May 2. It had been rumored that Sunday's start might be Strasburg's last start in Harrisburg before being promoted toTriple-AAA Syracuse. Strasburg's fifth start turned out to be his first career loss, as the Curve beat the Senators 7-1.
Strasburg went four and two-thirds innings before reaching his pitch count total for the day. He allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks, striking out four.
Strasburg went four and two-thirds innings before reaching his pitch count total for the day. He allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks, striking out four.
All Photos 2010 © Cheryl Nichols Photography/Nationals News Network. All Rights Reserved.
Harrisburg Starting Lineup for May 2, 2010
Strasburg making his 5th start for Harrisburg
Fans lined up along wall to watch Strasburg warmup
Strasburg warming in the bullpen
Fan wearing a Harrisburg Strasburg shirt (there were LOTS of these seen around park)
Strasburg and Coach Tomlin after 1st warmup. Game was delayed so they went back to clubhouse
Fans were happy to see that the tarp was rolled back up.
Coach Tomlin, Stephen Strasburg and Catcher Sean Rooney ready to start
Stephen Strasburg and Catcher Sean Rooney
Stephen Strasburg with game face
Stephen Strasburg gets high-fives from teammates before game
Stephen Strasburg before first pitch
Stephen Strasburg working his magic
Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg in the dugout during bottom of an inning
Sold out crowd to see Stephen Strasburg pitch
Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg ran into some trouble during the 2nd inning and had a meeting at mound
Stephen Strasburg on deck
Stephen Strasburg up to bat
Stephen Strasburg bunts
Stephen Strasburg's bunt was unsuccessful
Stephen Strasburg at Metro Bank Park
Stephen Strasburg
Notice the display board with mph. 96 or higher showed up quite a few times.
Harrisburg Manager Randy Knorr was ejected from the game for arguing a call at first after he kicked dirt. Stephen Strasburg was on deck while this feud occurred.
Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg reached pitch count for this outing
Stephen Strasburg is congratulated by teammates.
A little smile when Stephen Strasburg was asked if he'd like to pitch on a day without rain (all five starts have been wet days) at his post-game press conference
Stephen Strasburg at his post-game press conference.
Just want to point out that his first start in Altoona was on a mostly sunny day with no rain. I actually got sunburn that day. The rest of his starts have been on wet days, though.
Also, out of curiousity, did they still have a "sponsored" National Anthem in Harrisburg, complete with ads running on the scoreboards during the siging?
Nice photos, Cheryl. Chris Marrero shot is a bonus. : )
Thanks Jenn. I have more shots of other players that will go up in a separate post, incluing a few great ones of Danny Espinoza. This one just focused on Strasburg.
Cass - Thanks for pointing that out. At the press conference they said all other starts had been wet days so I appreciate the correction. To be honest, I didn't notice if there were ads running during the National Anthem. I was too busy snapping shots of Stasburg. LOL.
Btw, those are some good pictures of Strasburg... clear, highres, and good poses/pitch grips. Nice job. It is wonderful how close you can get in the minors.