Game 162 lineups: Nats vs. Pirates

By Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

October 01, 2017, 7:25am

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And so we have reached Game 162. It's not the end, because obviously there are some very important games yet to be played in 2017. But the regular season ends today for the Nationals, who with one more win over the Pirates would get to 98 and match the franchise record set in 2012.

It'll be Gio Gonzalez on the mound for today's finale, looking to wrap up his excellent season on a high note and perhaps earn some more Cy Young love in the process. Of course, given what happened to Max Scherzer last night, don't be surprised if the Nats are very cautious with the left-hander.

All eyes will be on Bryce Harper again, as well. This is Harper's fifth game back from the disabled list. He's 1-for-14 in his first four games, and this is his last chance to get his swing feeling comfortable before the National League Division Series.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 3:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM, XM 187/869, MLB.com
Weather: Sunny, 68 degrees, wind 5 mph in from center field

NATIONALS (97-64)
SS Trea Turner
RF Bryce Harper
3B Anthony Rendon
2B Daniel Murphy
1B Ryan Zimmerman
LF Jayson Werth
C Matt Wieters
CF Michael A. Taylor
LHP Gio Gonzalez

PIRATES (74-87)
2B Christopher Bostick
LF Starling Marte
CF Andrew McCutchen
1B Josh Bell
3B David Freese
RF Jordan Luplow
SS Max Moroff
C Jacob Stallings
LHP Steven Brault