The Washington Nationals open a two-game series with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. The Nationals will send their ace Stephen Strasburg (15-5, 2.85 ERA) and his controversial innings count to the mound. The Marlins will counter with Ricky Nolasco (9-12, 5.07).
Washington will get shortstop Ian Desmond and LF Michael Morse back after a period of absence. Desmond suffered a hyperextended knee on Aug. 22 and missed the entire series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Morse was hit in the hand by a pitch on Aug. 24 and missed two games.
Full Lineups:
Washington Nationals
1. Jayson Werth, RF
2. Bryce Harper, CF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Adam LaRoche, 1B
5. Michael Morse, LF
6. Ian Desmond, SS
7. Danny Espinosa, 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki, C
9. Stephen Strasburg, SP
Miami Marlins
1. Bryan Petersen, LF
2. Justin Ruggiano, CF
3. Jose Reyes, SS
4. Carlos Lee, 1B
5. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
6. Greg Dobbs, 3B
7. Donovan Solano, 2B
8. Rob Brantly, C
9. Ricky Nolasco, SP
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