Max Scherzer was a late scratch before tonight’s game in Petco Park, and the 33-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-Day Disabled list, (retroactive to August 15th), with what was described as “left neck inflammation” similar to what he dealt with in Miami, though on the other side of his neck this time.
Matt Grace was pressed into action, making his first career start in the majors, and his second start of the season (along with one at Triple-A), after working exclusively out of the ‘pen since 2013.
Grace ended up tossing 4 1⁄3 scoreless against the San Diego Padres, and the Nationals jumped out to a 2-0 lead, and went on to take their second straight from the Friars, 7-1 final.