Desmond, Rendon out of Nationals lineup
By Dan Kolko
The Nationals go for a sweep of the Braves this afternoon at Nationals Park, but their lineup will have a markedly different look.
Shortstop Ian Desmond, who left last night's game with back tightness, is out today. He'll be replaced at short by Danny Espinosa.
Third baseman Anthony Rendon is getting a day off to deal with a flu-like illness, with Kevin Frandsen taking over at the hot corner.
For the Braves
RF Jason Heyward
SS Phil Gosselin
1B Freddie Freeman
LF Justin Upton
3B Chris Johnson
2B Tommy La Stella
C Christian Bethancourt
CF B.J. Upton
RHP Aaron Harang
For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Kevin Frandsen
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
LF Bryce Harper
SS Danny Espinosa
C Jose Lobaton
RHP Stephen Strasburg
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