Game 3 lineups: Nats vs. Mets

It's a cold, gray morning here on South Capitol Street, and the infamous Skittles tarp has been covering the infield. But don't despair: The forecast calls for the rain to end soon and the sun to come out. It's going to be cold and windy, but the Nationals and Mets will be finishing their season-opening series as scheduled.

You hate to say this after only two games, but let's go ahead and say it: The Nats really need to win today. It's not just about avoiding a season-opening sweep at the hands of a division rival, it's also about not going into this week's showdown with the Phillies at 0-3. Can you imagine that scene Tuesday night as Bryce Harper comes back to town?

So there's some pressure on Patrick Corbin today to pitch well in his Nationals debut. And there's some pressure on the lineup to do what it has done to Zack Wheeler several times before. The Nats have enjoyed a good amount of success against the Mets right-hander, including this spring in Port St. Lucie. Anthony Rendon is 9-for-26 in his career against Wheeler. Ryan Zimmerman is 8-for-23 with two homers. Trea Turner is 5-for-13. Adam Eaton is 5-for-10.

We'll see if they can keep that up and give everyone around here reason to smile for 48 hours until the circus comes to town.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. NEW YORK METS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 1:35 p.m.
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM, MLB.com
Weather: Mostly sunny, 57 degrees, wind 17 mph in from left field

NATIONALS
RF Adam Eaton
SS Trea Turner
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Juan Soto
1B Ryan Zimmerman
C Yan Gomes
2B Brian Dozier
LHP Patrick Corbin
CF Victor Robles

METS
LF Brandon Nimmo
1B Pete Alonso
2B Robinson Canó
3B J.D. Davis
RF Michael Conforto
SS Amed Rosario
CF Keon Broxton
C Tomás Nido
RHP Zack Wheeler