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Washington Nationals rookie right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will try to duplicate his last outing and square the series when the Nationals face the Orioles on Tuesday night in Baltimore. Lopez (2-1, 4.37 ERA) shut down the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 18, allowing two runs -- one earned -- on four hits in seven innings as he beat Atlanta for the second time in five days. The 22-year-old's task will be tougher on Tuesday night when he makes his first career start against Mark Trumbo and the Orioles, who lead the majors with 194 home runs. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 11:52:pm EST

The Philadelphia Phillies will visit Chicago's South Side for the first time since 2004 when they open a two-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The White Sox won the World Series in 2005 and the Phillies won it in 2008, but neither team has sniffed the postseason as of late. The Phillies (58-67) are hoping to avoid a third consecutive last-place finish in the National League East. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 11:20:pm EST

Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 38th home run, Jonathan Schoop also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 Monday night in a matchup between neighboring contenders. Rookie Dylan Bundy (7-4) pitched six innings of three-hit ball for the Orioles, who had lost five of their previous six games - all at home. The victory lifted Baltimore within two games of first-place Toronto in the AL East. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 9:52:pm EST

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with right elbow soreness. Strasburg, 28, was scratched from his start Monday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Strasburg has struggled in his last three starts. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 6:45:pm EST