Strasburg makes final spring start, Harper homers as Nationals beat Mets 7-3
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Stephen Strasburg pitched into the sixth inning in his final spring training tuneup and Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer as the Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 7-3 Tuesday.
Strasburg was touched for three runs, all in the third when Travis d'Arnaud homered and Eric Young Jr. had a two-run double. The Nationals right-hander struck out seven and walked two in 5 2-3 innings.
Mets starter Zack Wheeler lasted just 2 2-3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, including Harper's homer. Wheeler threw 73 pitches, 40 in the third inning alone before he was removed.
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Ryan Zimmerman homered and drove in three runs and Denard Span had three hits for Washington.
Zimmerman homered off Mets closer Bobby Parnell in the eighth.