Stephen Strasburg looks to rebound (with lineups)
By Josh Land
The Nationals come plowing into Cincinnati as winners of nine consecutive series. During the blazing stretch, the Nats have won 12 of 16 games away from the nation's capital.
All eyes will be on Stephen Strasburg when he takes the mound tonight. The right-hander has experienced a month he would rather forget. Strasburg is 1-3 with a 10.20 ERA during May. He has failed to pitch out of the fourth inning in all three losses.
Meanwhile, Denard Span has been a road warrior. The 31-year-old has banged all five of his homers this season away from Nats Park, while batting .388 with seven doubles and 13 RBIs in 16 road games. Span bombed two solo home runs in the Nats' series win earlier this week at Wrigley Field.
For the Nationals:
CF Denard Span
SS Ian Desmond
3B Yunel Escobar
RF Bryce Harper
1B Ryan Zimmerman
C Wilson Ramos
2B Danny Espinosa
LF Michael A. Taylor
RHP Stephen Strasburg
For the Reds:
SS Zack Cozart
1B Joey Votto
3B Todd Frazier
RF Jay Bruce
C Brayan Pena
LF Marlon Byrd
2B Skip Schumaker
RHP Anthony DeSciafani
CF Billy Hamilton
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