Bronson Arroyo slated to go three innings vs. Astros (with lineup)

By Pete Kerzel

Nationals

March 10, 2016, 5:07am

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VIERA, Fla. - Veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo, who is trying to force his way into the Nationals rotation as a non-roster invitee to spring training, is scheduled to go three innings in tonight's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Jonathan Papelbon will work the ninth inning.

Manager Dusty Baker is giving his regulars another night of game action for this 5 p.m. contest, which will be available on MASN.

Ben Revere shifts to left field, with Michael A. Taylor in center. Jayson Werth will serve as the designated hitter.

With a home game scheduled tomorrow afternoon against the Mets, it'll be interesting to see how many of his regulars Baker slots into Friday's lineup. That would give the regulars three games in three days, and a day game after a night game.

HOUSTON ASTROS AT WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Where: Space Coast Stadium, Viera
When: 5:05 p.m.
TV: MASN
Radio: None
Weather: Sunny, 77 degrees, 16 mph winds toward left field

For the Astros:

CF Jake Marisnick
DH Colin Moran
SS Alfredo Gonzalez
RF Colby Rasmus
3B Matt Duffy
LF Preston Tucker
1B Jon Singleton
C Max Stassi
2B Nolan Fontana

RHP Collin McHugh

For the Nationals:

LF Ben Revere
2B Daniel Murphy
RF Bryce Harper
DH Jayson Werth
3B Anthony Rendon
1B Clint Robinson
CF Michael A. Taylor
SS Danny Espinosa
C Jose Lobaton

RHP Bronson Arroyo