Yunel Escobar not in Nats lineup (updated with Jayson Werth leading off)

By Josh Land

Nationals

August 22, 2015, 11:37am

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Yunel Escobar sits tonight after hyperextending his neck in the first inning of Friday's 10-3 loss to the Brewers. The Nationals third baseman collided with the railing and then a fan while pursuing a foul ball, which eventually sailed into the seats.

Anthony Rendon slides over to third and leads off with Jayson Werth out of the lineup. Rendon is just 2-for-22 over his last six games and batting only .200 with one homer and two RBIs since returning from the disabled list on July 25.

Right-hander Joe Ross makes his second start of the season against the Brewers. Ross was marvelous in Milwaukee on June 13, limiting the Brewers to two runs while fanning eight over eight innings in the Nats' 7-2 win.

The Brewers will counter with fellow rookie right-hander Taylor Jungmann. Jungmann made his second major league start against the Nats on June 14, allowing two runs on seven hits in five innings. However, Jungmann drew a red-hot Max Scherzer that afternoon, as the Nats right-hander twirled a one-hit complete game shutout in the 4-0 win.

Update: Jayson Werth has been slotted into the leadoff spot and left field, sending Clint Robinson to the bench. Danny Espinosa slides down to bat sixth in the order.

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