National League Pitcher of the Month Stephen Strasburg to face Robbie Ray in Game 2 of Nationals-Diamondbacks series; lineup and roster updates: 8/3/2019

The Washington Nationals are looking to take the series tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Stephen Strasburg, who has received the National League Pitcher of the Month award for July, is set to duel Robbie Ray. Strasburg holds a 14-4 record and a 3.26 ERA and Ray a 9-7 record and a 3.91 ERA.

Earlier today, the Nationals also announced that Justin Miller, Michael Blazek, and Javy Guerra have all cleared their waivers following their designations for assignment and have been outrighted to Triple-A Fresno. Roenis Elias will continue to be examined with what is reported to be a tweaked hamstring. Howie Kendrick, who was scratched at the last minute last night for leg cramps, has been observed doing moderate exercises with the team.

The lineup for tonight is as follows:

  1. Trea Turner - SS
  2. Adam Eaton - RF
  3. Anthony Rendon - 3B
  4. Juan Soto - LF
  5. Kurt Suzuki - C
  6. Brian Dozier - 2B
  7. Gerardo Parra - 1B
  8. Victor Robles - CF
  9. Stephen Strasburg - SP

First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.

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