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Strasburg returns, pitches into 6th, Nats beat Orioles

WASHINGTON: Stephen Strasburg pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, allowing just one hit as the Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Strasburg (1-1) started for the first time since April 13. He had been sidelined with right shoulder inflammation.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 21, 2021 (May 22 in Manila) in Washington. AP PHOTO