<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-254" title="strassy" src="http://manjr.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/strassy.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="150" />So the kid lived up to the hype.

Earlier on Twitter today, <a href="http://twitter.com/marklavine" target="_blank">@marklavine</a> summed up the expectations for Strasburg's debut like this:

<em>If Stephen Strasburg doesn't cure cancer or walk on water tonight, I'll be disappointed. Just sayin'</em>

So yea man, no pressure. The Washington Nationals drafted Strasbourg number one overall last June, and the sorry-ass ball club needed a big-time lift from the highly touted (and highly paid) prospect.

Strassy didn't disappoint. The kid tossed 99 mph pitches and finished the game with <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300608120" target="_blank">a ridiculous 14Ks</a>. Yea okay, he gave up a two-run homer, but so what? He allowed just four hits and the two runs over seven innings. He didn't walk anyone either.

Way to manage expectations, big guy!