Desmond, Flores out of Nats lineup, Harper in right field

Ian Desmond (oblique) and Jesus Flores (back) will get to rest what ails them, as both at least start today's series finale against the Braves on the bench. Bryce Harper (left ankle), on the other hand, is in the Nationals' lineup, starting in right field. Danny Espinosa starts at short in Desmond's place while Sandy Leon will catch for Ross Detwiler. For the Nationals: 2B Steve Lombardozzi RF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman LF Michael Morse 1B Adam LaRoche SS Danny Espinosa CF Roger Bernadina C Sandy Leon P Ross Detwiler For the Braves: CF Michael Bourn LF Martin Prado RF Jason Heyward 3B Chipper Jones 1B Freddie Freeman C Brian McCann 2B Dan Uggla SS Paul Janish P Jair Jurrjens



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