Game 78 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs

By Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

June 28, 2017, 11:07am

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It's been a busy day already here at Nationals Park, but not because of anything the home team has done. Rather, it's the Cubs who are making news after designating catcher Miguel Montero for assignment. You may remember Montero from last night's postgame rant "Don't Blame Me for Stolen Bases! Blame the Pitchers!" Well, the Cubs decided to blame Montero after all, or at least cut ties with him and eat the remainder of his $14 million salary for being a bad teammate.

It'll be interesting to see how the Nationals approach tonight's game, with John Lackey on the mound for the Cubs. Opponents are 8-for-9 in stolen base attempts this season against the veteran right-hander. If Trea Turner, Brian Goodwin and Michael A. Taylor can get on base tonight, don't be surprised if they try to run as they did last night.

Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for the Nationals, looking to back up Max Scherzer's win from last night and secure at least a series split for his team.

CHICAGO CUBS at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB Network (outside D.C. market), MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM, XM 183/869, MLB.com
Weather: Mostly clear, 80 degrees, wind 10 mph out to left field

NATIONALS (46-31)
SS Trea Turner
LF Brian Goodwin
RF Bryce Harper
1B Ryan Zimmerman
2B Daniel Murphy
3B Anthony Rendon
C Matt Wieters
CF Michael A. Taylor
RHP Stephen Strasburg

CUBS (39-38)
1B Anthony Rizzo
3B Kris Bryant
2B Ian Happ
C Willson Contreras
LF Jon Jay
SS Javier BÃ¡ez
CF Albert Almora
RHP John Lackey
RF Mark Zagunis