Game 116 lineups: Nats vs. Braves (Harper starting)

It is going to be yet another scorcher today at Nationals Park. And this time they'll be playing under direct sunlight, with temperatures heading into the upper 90s and the heat index approaching 110. (Think these guys might be just a bit eager to head west to the drier, thinner air of Colorado?)

Before they can turn their attention to the Rockies and the upcoming road trip, the Nationals have some business to take care of today. They're trying to win the rubber game of their weekend series with the Braves and finish this homestand with a 5-3 record.

Bryce Harper remains out of the lineup for the sixth straight game in eight days. Meanwhile, Daniel Murphy gets today off with Clint Robinson starting at first base. Jayson Werth (and his 42-game on-base streak) also gets an off-day as Chris Heisey starts in left field.

It'll be Tanner Roark on the mound, battling the heat in search of his 13th win. Rookie right-hander Tyrell Jenkins, owner of a 1.00 ERA his last three starts, gets the ball for Atlanta ...

Update: Harper is now in the starting lineup, batting third and playing right field.

ATLANTA BRAVES vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 1:35 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, Ch. 9, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, XM 186, MLB.com
Weather: Oppressively hot, 94 degrees, wind 10 mph out to right field

NATIONALS (68-47)
2B Trea Turner
CF Ben Revere
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
3B Anthony Rendon
1B Clint Robinson
LF Chris Heisey
SS Danny Espinosa
RHP Tanner Roark

BRAVES (44-73)
CF Ender Inciarte
SS Erick Aybar
1B Freddie Freeman
LF Matt Kemp
RF Nick Markakis
2B Gordon Beckham
C Anthony Recker
3B Chase d'Arnaud
RHP Tyrell Jenkins