No score for the Aztecs in the top of 3rd. 8-9-1 batters due up for Strasburg this inning.
First batter: All his balls are close to the strike zone and the announcers mentioned the ump is a rookie that is keeping a very tight strike zone. Strikeout #4 (BKKBBFK)
Second batter: Ouch, the number nine batter takes Strasburg yard, home run 2-1 Torreros. Ball hammered. (KKBBH)
Third batter: I am listening to the audio, but the announcers are saying that Strasburg has had to go to his fastball more than he would want because he is being squeezed. Sounds like Strasburg is getting squeezed horribly as the game goes on. Strasburg thought he had a SO on the last three pitches of the AB, but the ump didn't agree. (BKKBBB) Walk
Fourth batter: Strasburg concerns himself with the batter on first (SDU's best runner), who eventually stole second on a ball by Strassy. Strasburg is able to take out the batter with a "nasty" slider. (KKBFK) K #5
Fifth batter: Slider for strike one. Breaking ball inside. Third pitch gets nailed to RF, the runner at second is thrown out at the plate. (KBH)
He is getting squeezed bad and it seems to have gotten to him, now lets see how he handles pitching from behind and under pressure from crappy umps. If I added correctly, SS is at 51 pitches through 3. It seems that San Diego is taking a pitcher by committee approach to facing Strasburg. So far it is working.
