LaRoche returns in finale against Phillies (plus programming reminder)

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

August 27, 2014, 12:03pm

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PHILADELPHIA - Adam LaRoche is back in the lineup in his normal spots at first base and clean-up for the Nationals in the finale of a three-game against the Phillies. LaRoche was out of last night's starting lineup, getting a rest while he nursed a tight back.

Otherwise, the lineup looks very familiar in support of right-hander Doug Fister (12-4, 2.38 ERA) against Philadelphia's Kyle Kendrick (6-11, 4.93 ERA), who owns the National League's worst ERA (6.10) since June 22.

A programming reminder for tonight's game: The Phillies have moved first pitch from 7:05 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. to accommodate a ceremony for the Taney Youth Baseball Association Little League team featuring Mo'ne Davis, the first girl to pitch a shutout and earn a win in Little League World Series history. That means "Nats Xtra" will air at 7 p.m. and the live game broadcast from Citizens Bank Park will follow at 7:30 p.m.

For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
RHP Doug Fister

For the Phillies
CF Ben Revere
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Marlon Byrd
LF Domonic Brown
C Wil Nieves
3B Cody Asche
RHP Kyle Kendrick