Nationals bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays (65-69, fourth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (53-81, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ryan Pepiot (9-10, 3.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 149 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (8-9, 5.