Network: MASN2
Announcers: Bob Carpenter, Rob Dibble
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.5 (Directv Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes post-game show.

Nationals beat the Pirates 5-2 as Stephen Strasburg makes his anticipated debut.

Strasburg strikes out a Washington franchise record 14 in his debut, while walking none and allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in 7 innings. The former top pick lives up to advance billing, even if it is against the NL's weakest hitting team.

Strasburg avoids a no-decision when Adam Dunn's 2-run HR in the 6th gives the Nationals a 3-2 lead over Pittsburgh. Its one of 3 homers by Washington.

Starting pitchers:
Pirates - Jeff Karstens
Nationals - Strasburg

Winning pitcher: Strasburg (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Karstens (1-2)