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Pitching Phenom Strasburg Faces Elbow Surgery, Long Recovery

Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Stephen  Strasburg  throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Aug. 21 in Philadelphia. Strasburg was removed from the game after complaining of arm pain, and the Nationals now say it is likely he will have to undergo ligament replacement surgery. (AP)
Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Aug. 21 in Philadelphia. Strasburg was removed from the game after complaining of arm pain, and the Nationals now say it is likely he will have to undergo ligament replacement surgery. (AP)

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