Padres send surging Matt Waldron to take on Nationals

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The first San Diego Padres starter to deliver five straight quality starts this year isn't an obvious choice.

It's not Yu Darvish, their Opening Day pitcher. It's not Joe Musgrove, owner of the franchise's only no-hitter. It's not even Dylan Cease, who was pitching at an All-Star level for the first six weeks of the season.

It's No. 5 starter Matt Waldron, who looks to mak