Bryce Harper tries to stay in zone in matinee (with lineups)

By Josh Land

Nationals

May 09, 2015, 9:04am

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Braves right-hander Julio Teheran will take his shot at cooling down Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper this afternoon. Over his last two games, Harper is 6-for-8 with five homers, 10 RBIs and five runs scored. In other words, he is zoned in. According to Elias, the only other former No. 1 overall draft picks to hit five bombs in two games are Alex Rodriguez (2002) and Josh Hamilton (2012).

Teheran started the crazy game in Atlanta that featured the largest comeback in Nationals' history. He was rocked for homers by catcher Jose Lobaton and center fielder Denard Span while giving up seven runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Lobaton is back in the lineup today to catch right-hander Doug Fister. In six games this season, Lobaton is 4-for-19 (.211) with one homer, four RBIs and 11 strikeouts.

For the Braves:
RF Nick Markakis
SS Andrelton Simmons
1B Freddie Freeman
LF Kelly Johnson
3B Alberto Callaspo
2B Jace Peterson
C Christian Bethancourt
CF Cameron Maybin

RHP Julio Teheran

For the Nationals:
CF Denard Span
3B Yunel Escobar
LF Jayson Werth
RF Bryce Harper
1B Ryan Zimmerman
SS Ian Desmond
C Jose Lobaton
2B Danny Espinosa

RHP Doug Fister