The batting averages of the Indians' first three up this inning: .169, .250, .241. This should be an easy inning in theory for Strasburg.
We get to see Strasburg's fielding skills as he has to cover first base while Adam Dunn fields Luis Valbuena's hit for the first out of the inning.
Strasburg keeping hits on the ground as Anderson Hernandez grounds out to Dunn, who is in position to cover the base by himself.
Trevor Crowe slaps a grounder up the middle which Christian Guzman takes care of for the final out of the inning.
No strikeouts this inning, but Strasburg gets through the third while only throwing eight pitches. It's innings like these which may not dazzle, but they will help Strasburg preserve his arm.
