LOS ANGELES -- A matchup of premier pitchers will headline the contest between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (7-1, 2.91 ERA) will oppose Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 2.28). It will be the first time the two stars have met head-to-head.
Last season, the two were slated to square off on June 20 at Dodger Stadium, but Strasburg was a late scratch due to a strained upper back.
Nationals manager Dusty Baker believes his hitters should embrace the challenge again of competing again against Kershaw.