Game 157 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins

If you've stepped outside today, or even just looked out a window, you know what the weather has been like and is supposed to continue to be like through the evening. In a word: rain. The conditions, of course, were similar yesterday and the Nationals and Mets still managed to play, thanks to near-constant work on the infield by a grounds crew that has earned plenty of overtime this season.

That crew is back at it right now, prepping the infield. The Nationals took the previously uncommon step of making a pre-emptive announcement a few minutes ago, stating that tonight's series opener against the Marlins is still scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m., and that the club is in constant contact with Major League Baseball (which has the final say on what happens).

So, if and when they do play, it'll be Stephen Strasburg making his second-to-last start of the season, seeking his third straight victory (second straight over Miami). And the Nationals lineup will be going up against rookie right-hander Sandy Alcantara, who impressed in his first three career starts, but lasted only four innings against the Nats last week in Miami.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. MIAMI MARLINS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM, MLB.com
Weather: Rain, 65 degrees, wind 12 mph in from center field

NATIONALS
RF Adam Eaton
SS Trea Turner
CF Bryce Harper
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Juan Soto
1B Ryan Zimmerman
C Matt Wieters
2B Wilmer Difo
RHP Stephen Strasburg

MARLINS
SS JT Riddle
2B Miguel Rojas
C J.T. Realmuto
1B Peter O'Brien
3B Brian Anderson
CF Lewis Brinson
LF Austin Dean
RF Magneuris Sierra
RHP Sandy Alcantara