BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a three-game series. Washington had a 71-91 record overall and a 38-43 record in home games last season. The Nationals pitching staff had a 4.31 ERA collectively last season while averaging 8.3 strikeouts and 3.0 walks per nine innings.

Davey Martinez is making some alterations to his lineup, something he has done every game of the season so far. Amed Rosario will hit second and play second base with a left handed arm on the mound. The struggling Jacob Young will also get a day off. Mitchell Parker will take the mound for the Nats after a stellar first start.

After finishing their East Coast swing with a game against the Washington Nationals, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.