Strasburg scratched, Ohlendorf starting (updated)

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

September 13, 2013, 11:55am

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If you're headed to Nationals Park and you're excited about seeing Stephen Strasburg start for the Nationals in the opener of a three-game series against the Phillies, you're going to be disappointed. The Nationals have scratched Strasburg from tonight's start. No reason was given, but he's not on the lineup posted in the clubhouse. Instead, right-hander Ross Ohlendorf is listed as tonight's starting pitcher. We'll update with news about Strasburg when it becomes available. In the meantime, here is tonight's Nats lineup against Phillies righty Kyle Kendrick. For the Phillies: CF Cesar Hernandez SS Jimmy Rollins 2B Chase Utley C Carlos Ruiz RF Darin Ruf 3B Cody Asche 1B Kevin Fransden LF Freddie Galvis RHP Kyle Kendrick For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth LF Bryce Harper SS Ian Desmond 1B Adam LaRoche C Wilson Ramos 2B Steve Lombardozzi RHP Ross Ohlendorf Update: Manager Davey Johnson said Strasburg was scratched because of stiffness in his right upper forearm.