Nationals face another challenge as Rays come to town

Fresh off dropping two out of three in their opening series against the Atlanta Braves, things don't get any easier for the young and rebuilding Washington Nationals.

The Nationals remain at home on Monday to open a three-game series against the perpetual playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays, who opened their season by sweeping the Detroit Tigers in Tampa.

Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs dominated the Tigers in a 5-1 win,