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Stephen Strasburg didn't nibble, was really dirty.

Found July 25, 2012 on Nationals Enquirer:
PLAYERS: Stephen Strasburg,  Terry Collins,  Drew Storen
TEAMS: Washington Nationals
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"It's just...attack the strike zone, don't nibble, and make them put the ball in play...you want to go out and make your stuff really dirty." (Stephen Strasburg, via MASNSports.com postgame, 7/25/2012) "He's tremendous. My gosh, almighty." (Terry Collins, via MASNSports.com, 7/25, 2012) Nationals 5, Mets 2: Sweep! Nasty, filthy Strasburg doesn't nibble, goes seven, strikes out 11 (video here). Morse, Espinosa, LaRoche go deep. Nats survive another #SMH-Rod appearance: Henry faces 2 batters, walks 2 batters. Drew Storen bails 'em out. Befriend Nats Enquirer on Facebook. Follow on Twitter.
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