masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Nationals send right-hander Stephen Strasburg to the mound tonight in the second of four games against the Padres. Weather permitting, of course.

Strasburg is 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA in five starts, but has 42 strikeouts in 27 innings. The Nats have won three of his five starts, most recently a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday in which Strasburg picked up a no-decision despite six strong innnings and nine Ks.

Strasburg will be opposed by lefty Robbie Erlin, who us 1-2 with a 4.15 ERA…The Nationals send right-hander Stephen Strasburg to the mound tonight in the second of four games against the Padres. Weather permitting, of course.

Strasburg is 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA in five starts, but has 42 strikeouts in 27 innings. The Nats have won three of his five starts, most recently a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday in which Strasburg picked up a no-decision despite six strong innnings and nine Ks.

Strasburg will be opposed by lefty Robbie Erlin, who us 1-2 with a 4.15 ERA in four games, three of them starts.

San Diego’s lineup looks a little different today after the Padres put third baseman Chase Headley on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain. Outfielder Seth Smith, who left last night’s game with a groin strain, isn’t in the lineup but has avoided for at least a day a trip to the DL.

For the Padres

SS Everth Cabrera
RF Chris Denorfia
1B Yonder Alonso
2B Jedd Gyorko
CF Will Venable
C Nick Hundley
LF Xavier Nady
3B Alexi Amarista
LHP Robbie Erlin

For the Nationals

CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
2B Danny Espinosa
C Jose Lobaton
RHP Stephen Strasburg

Update: The start of tonight’s game will be delayed due to rain.

Update II: Tonight’s game is expected to start at aproximately 8 p.m.

Update III: We’re under way at Nationals Park.