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It's likely one of the last sights that the slumping Detroit Tigers want to see, Stephen Strasburg on the mound.

The Washington Nationals right-hander seeks to become his franchise's first starter with a 6-0 record in 19 years Monday night against the Tigers, losers of six in a row.

Detroit (14-16) has been outscored 43-16 during its skid and is batting .180 in its last five games. Justin Verlander's sparkling start nearly ended the Tigers' slide Sunday against Texas but their bullpen collapsed in an 8-3 defeat.

The Rangers scored all of their runs in the final two innings, and Mark Lowe was charged with five in the eighth.