Strasburg, Verlander highlight heavyweight pitching matchup (with lineups)
By Josh Land
LAKELAND, Fla. - There's a marquee pitching matchup today as the Nationals send right-hander Stephen Strasburg to the mound, while the Tigers will start former American League MVP Justin Verlander.
Strasburg missed his last start after having an ingrown toenail removed. He gave up two runs on three hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings in his first appearance of the spring on March 7.
Right fielder Bryce Harper is one of three starters who made the trip to Lakeland today. He's only managed three hits in 14 at-bats, but has drawn six walks in the exhibition season.
For the Nationals
CF Tony Gwynn Jr.
SS Ian Desmond
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
1B Mike Carp
DH Dan Uggla
LF Kila Ka'aihue
2B Kevin Frandsen
3B Matt Skole
RHP Stephen Strasburg
For the Tigers
RF Rajai Davis
CF Anthony Gose
2B Ian Kinsler
DH J.D. Martinez
LF Yoenis Cespedes
1B Hernan Perez
3B Jefry Marte
C Bryan Holaday
SS Andrew Romine
RHP Justin Verlander
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