Lombardozzi leading off, G. Gonzalez on mound (with Giants lineup)

The Nationals begin a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants tonight. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez will take the mound for the Nats and will be opposed by Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong. Jayson Werth is batting sixth and playing right field. Since being activated from the 15-day disabled list on August 2, Werth is batting .400 with five RBIs. For the Nats: 2B Steve Lombardozzi CF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman 1B Adam LaRoche LF Michael Morse RF Jayson Werth SS Danny Espinosa C Kurt Suzuki P Gio Gonzalez For the Giants: CF Angel Pagan 3B Marco Scutaro LF Melky Cabrera C Buster Posey RF Hunter Pence 2B Ryan Theriot 1B Brandon Belt SS Joaquin Arias P Ryan Vogelsong



Werth scratched due to right ankle soreness
Showing some love to a quartet of relievers
 

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