Game thread: Bucs and Nats, part deux

The Pirates will try to make it three wins in a row as they take on the Washington Nationals Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.. Joe Musgrove (3-3, 3.79) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start against Jeremy Hellickson (2-1, 3.81).

Musgrove was placed on the disabled list on July 4 (retroactive to June 30) with a right index finger infection. RHP Alex McRae was optioned to make room on the 25 man roster for him. McRae did not make an appearance in his first trip up to the big leagues.

Lineups

Nationals

RF Adam Eaton

LF Juan Soto

3B Anthony Rendon

CF Bryce Harper

1B Matt Adams

SS Trea Turner

2B Daniel Murphy

C Spencer Kieboom

P Jeremy Hellickson

Pirates

LF Corey Dickerson

CF Starling Marte

RF Gregory Polanco

3B Colin Moran

C Elias Diaz

1B Josh Bell

SS Jordy Mercer

2B Max Moroff

P Joe Musgrove