Stephen Strasburg's record-setting night ended on a somber note. The right-hander reached 1,500 strikeouts in fewer innings than any pitcher in major league history, and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 after a long rain delay Thursday to salvage the finale of a four-game series. Read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401075196&wsVar=us~mlb~gamepackage,desktop,en