Washington Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg set a record during another masterful performance. And the Chicago White Sox scraped their way to an 11-inning victory, winning for the eighth time in nine games.
But the biggest winner at sold-out Nationals Park on Friday night?
[Photos: President Obama takes in a ballgame]
President Barack Obama (right, in White Sox cap).
Not only did he get to witness Strasburg with his own eyes, and he saw his White Sox win, but he also sat stoically — and righteously — as the rest of the stadium foolishly did the Wave. Including at least one of his own daughters. Hah! Silly humans!
Here's indisputable photographic proof of the president's good sense.
Of course, the slightly bigger news was, again, Strasburg. He struck out 10, giving him 32 for the season, to eclipse a record set by Houston's J.R. Richard for most K's in his first three career starts.
In September of 1971, Richard struck out 29 out of the chute for the Astros. Reality could never quite keep up with Richard's legend. Strasburg does not lack for hype, either.
Ozzie Guillen's impression: "I think he's the best pitcher in the National League."
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