Nationals look to snap 7-game skid without Strasburg

MILWAUKEE - The NL East-leading Nationals have lost seven in a row and now they've lost their ace for at least another start, too. The team said Stephen Strasburg had been scratched for the series finale in Milwaukee because he felt pain while throwing before Saturday's 6-5 loss. Strasburg (10-0) missed his previously scheduled start because of a strained upper back.

The Nationals originally announced that Strasburg would return to the rotation Sunday, but he experienced discomfort during warm-ups Saturday afternoon. After Washington's 6-5 loss to Milwaukee, Baker said Strasburg would be scratched.

"He went down to warm up and felt it again, (in the) same area," Baker said.

Tanner Roark will pitch instead at Miller Park.

Here's what else is happening all around the majors today:

TIGERS TRY AGAIN

Detroit is 0-8 against the Indians this season and has been outscored 51-17 in those defeats. The Tigers aim to avoid a three-game sweep by the AL Central leaders at Comerica Park when Justin Verlander starts against Josh Tomlin. Verlander (7-5) has struck out 69 in 65 1/3 innings since May 8 and opponents are hitting .190 off him in that span. Cleveland has won eight in a row overall.

HOME-FIELD FERNANDEZ

Miami ace Jose Fernandez is 23-1 all-time at Marlins Park going into his first-ever start vs. the Cubs. On Saturday, he was nicked in his pitching hand by a foul ball in the dugout, but was OK and even asked if he could pinch-hit late in the game. The Cubs have the best record in the majors despite losing five of their last six.

REYES RETURNS

Jose Reyes debuts for the Class A Brooklyn Cyclones in the New York-Penn League, a day after signing a minor league contract with his old team, the New York Mets. Reyes became a free agent Saturday after being released by the Rockies following his 59-day suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.