dailyloe.com – The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon in a weather-delayed series finale at Nationals Park. The Nationals seek their first win of the series against the formidable Dodgers lineup. First pitch time remains to be determined due to inclement weather.
Manager Blake Butera is sticking with James Wood in the leadoff spot despite recent struggles. Nasim Nunez will bat second, while Joey Wiemer returns to the lineup seeking to provide a spark. CJ Abrams, despite being red hot, will bat sixth in the order.
Keibert Ruiz and Jose Tena are also in the starting lineup for Washington. Infielder Brady House has been given the day off for this contest. Left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin will start on the mound for the Nationals.
The Dodgers lineup features significant power despite some injuries and off days. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman remain central threats, alongside the red-hot Andy Pages. Former National Alex Call gets his second consecutive start of the series.
Santiago Espinal and Dalton Rushing will make their first appearances in this series for Los Angeles. The enigmatic Roki Sasaki will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Dodgers. His performance will be a key point of interest for the game.
The game will be broadcast on Nationals.TV for television viewers. Radio coverage will be available on 106.7 The Fan. Stadium gates will open once the weather delay is lifted.
A victory today would help the Nationals get back on track after a rough couple of games. Their schedule is set to lighten up significantly following this series. A record of 4-5 is viewed as much more manageable than 3-6.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
