Daily Discussion: Will the Nats be able to survive when Strasburg is shut down?

Stephen Strasburg won his 15th game of the season yesterday, helping the Nationals maintain their 6.5 game lead over the Braves. The Nationals announced though that Strasburg won’t be able to get beyond 17 wins though as he will just have two starts remaining this season.  Can the Nationals avoid a late season collapse or being on the wrong side of an early playoff exit without their young ace?