Nats hope history repeats itself for Jordan Zimmermann (with lineups)

By Josh Land

Nationals

April 24, 2015, 11:56am

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MIAMI - The last time tonight's starter Jordan Zimmermann faced the Marlins when it counted, he tossed a hair-raising no-hitter in the 2014 regular season finale. That's all but irrelevant as he takes the mound tonight, looking to get back on track after a surprising 1-2 start with a 6.14 ERA.

Marlins superstar Giancarlo Stanton wasn't in the lineup for Zimmermann's no-hitter. But when he last faced the right-hander in a Grapefruit League game on April 1, he tattooed Zimmerman for a gigantic two-run homer. In that start, he allowed eight runs in just four innings. Hopefully, Zimmermann has erased that from his memory.

First baseman Ryan Zimmerman remains in the starting lineup tonight as he continues to play through the pain caused by plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Despite batting .226, Zimmerman leads the team in RBIs with twelve, and his seven extra-base hits are tied with shortstop Ian Desmond for most among Nationals players.

Marlins starter Mat Latos is 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA in seven starts against the Nationals.

For the Nationals:
CF Denard Span
SS Ian Desmond
LF Jayson Werth
RF Bryce Harper
1B Ryan Zimmerman
3B Yunel Escobar
C Wilson Ramos
2B Dan Uggla

RHP Jordan Zimmermann

For the Marlins:
CF Dee Gordon
3B Martin Prado
RF Giancarlo Stanton
1B Michael Morse
CF Marcell Ozuna
C J.T. Realmuto
LF Ichiro Suzuki
SS Adeiny Hechavarria

RHP Mat Latos