LaRoche sitting as Nats shoot for the sweep

Adam LaRoche took a seat on the infield dirt after making a diving stop to end yesterday's game in dramatic fashion. Today, LaRoche will take a seat on the Nationals bench. With the Nats facing Padres left-hander Robbie Erlin (1-1, 4,34 ERA), manager Davey Johnson has opted to rest LaRoche and put another right-handed bat in the lineup. Tyler Moore will get the start at first base today. Jayson Werth will bump up a spot in the order and hit fifth, Anthony Rendon will hit sixth and Moore will bat seventh. Wilson Ramos gets the start behind the plate again today. This will be Ramos' third start in his four days since coming off the disabled list. Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for the Nats this afternoon, looking to improve upon his 4-6 record and 2.24 ERA. Strasburg will face his hometown team for the second time this season; he held the Padres to two runs (one earned) on three hits over eight innings in a win May 16. With a win today, the Nats will sweep the Padres, win their fourth in a row and notch their first three-game sweep since April 9-11 against the White Sox. For the Nats CF Denard Span SS Ian Desmond LF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 2B Anthony Rendon 1B Tyler Moore C Wilson Ramos RHP Stephen Strasburg For the Padres SS Everth Cabrera CF Will Venable LF Carlos Quentin 3B Chase Headley 1B Jesus Guzman RF Kyle Blanks C Nick Hundley 2B Alexi Amarista LHP Robbie Erlin