Espinosa at second base, Lobaton behind plate (under way after rain delay)

CINCINNATI - Danny Espinosa is back at second base today for the finale of the Nats' three-game series at Great American Ball Park against the Reds.

Jose Lobaton is behind the plate, catching Nationals right-hander Doug Fister. In the seven games Lobaton has been his batterymate, Fister has worked to a 2.09 ERA and opposing batters have hit only .214.

Fister will be opposed by righty Mat Latos.

For the Nationals:

CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
2B Danny Espinosa
C Jose Lobaton
RHP Doug Fister

For the Reds:

CF Billy Hamilton
2B Skip Schumaker
3B Todd Frazier
RF Jay Bruce
C Devin Mesoraco
LF Donald Lutz
SS Ramon Santiago
RHP Mat Latos


Update: The start of today's game will be delayed by rain. The Reds have announced an anticipated start time of 1:25 p.m.




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