Diamondbacks, Nationals on the rebound from tough losses

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After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series Monday night in Phoenix.

Washington rookie left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will make his first career appearance against Arizona. Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery (7-5, 6.11) will start for the D