Updated: Sept. 6, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Stephen Strasburg makes his return to the majors (12 images)
Pitching five innings with four strikeouts and without giving up a single run, Stephen Strasburg made his first start for the Nationals since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms-up in the bullpen prior to pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park in Washington on September 6, 2011. This is Strasburg's first Major League game since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Nationals Park in Washington on September 6, 2011. This is Strasburg's first Major League game since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Nationals Park in Washington on September 6, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg follows through after pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Nationals Park in Washington on September 6, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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