Strasburg has shown himself to be an emotional cat. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he thought making a statement was of primary importance. The other starter was already out. We had a lead. 
Lead, schmead. That was not the most important thing at this point.
And, if you mean that Stras is one intense, competitive mofo by calling him an emotional cat, then I'm OK with that. The team can use more of that.
