Nats’ Strasburg leaves early with cramp in calf

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CINCINNATI — Two rain delays and a cramp in Stephen Strasburg’s calf contributed to the end of an amazing streak.

Strasburg gave up Joey Votto’s two-run homer and limped off the field a few pitches later because of a cramp in his right calf, the worst moment in Washington’s long day. The Cincinnati Reds rallied and overcame a pair of rain delays while beating the Nationals 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.

The Nationals had won Strasburg’s last 15 starts, which was the longest active streak in the major leagues. Now the NL East leaders have concerns about whether their ace will have to miss some time.

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