Kyle McGowin

Nationals' Kyle McGowin will be Friday's starting pitcher against Miami

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle McGowin will start in Friday's matchup against the Miami Marlins.

What It Means:

McGowin will make his first major league start this season with Jeremy Hellickson and Anibal Sanchez dealing with injuries. In eight Triple-A starts, McGowin produced a 4.32 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 41.2 innings pitched.

In three innings pitched this season, McGowin has produced a 6.00 ERA and three strikeouts.