By Josh Land on Sunday, May 27 2012
Category: Nationals

Lombardozzi leading off, Gonzalez starting as Nats seek sweep

Steve Lombardozzi is back in the Nationals' lineup after not playing Saturday, earning his fifth start in eight contests. Lombardozzi owns a team-best .310 batting average to go with eight runs and five RBIs. Gio Gonzalez is on the mound as the Nats look to close out a sweep of the Braves. Gonzalez can overtake Stephen Strasburg for the team strikeouts lead. The left-hander has fanned 69 on the season, which stands one behind Strasburg, and enters the night 6-1 with a 1.98 ERA. Gonzalez faces Atlanta's Brandon Beachy, who takes a 5-2 record and 1.77 ERA into the contest. Here's the lineups for tonight's game, which is nationally televised at 8:05 p.m. For the Nationals: Steve Lombardozzi LF Bryce Harper RF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Adam LaRoche 1B Ian Desmond SS Danny Espinosa 2B Rick Ankiel CF Jesus Flores C Gio Gonzalez LHP For the Braves: Michael Bourn CF Tyler Pastornicky SS Martin Prado 3B Dan Uggla 2B Matt Diaz LF Eric Hinske 1B Jason Heyward RF J.C. Boscan C Brandon Beachy RHP
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