Nats hoping Zimmermann delivers in homecoming (with lineups)

By Josh Land

Nationals

June 12, 2015, 1:05pm

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The Nationals enter tonight's matchup in Milwaukee as losers in 10 of their last 13 games. Jordan Zimmermann will take the hill in hopes of creating some momentum for the Nats. Zimmermann returns to his home state, where he holds a 2-0 record with a 1.50 ERA against the Brewers at Miller Park. Overall, the Wisconsin native is 4-0, having allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his five career starts against Milwaukee.

Zimmermann experienced defeat in his last start for the first time since April 18. He yielded four runs on 10 hits in five innings as the Nats fell 6-3 to the Cubs on Sunday.

Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers brings a disappointing 2-6 record with a 4.06 ERA to the mound tonight. But the 29-year-old has pitched much better as of late, surrendering just four earned runs in 15 1/3 innings across his last three starts.

Shortstop Ian Desmond returns to the lineup after not starting last night for the first time this season. Desmond did provide a pinch-hit single in the ninth yesterday, but it was only his sixth hit in his last 36 at-bats.

For the Nationals:

CF Denard Span
2B Anthony Rendon
3B Yunel Escobar
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
1B Clint Robinson
SS Ian Desmond
LF Michael A. Taylor
RHP Jordan Zimmermann

For the Brewers:

C Jonathan Lucroy
CF Gerardo Parra
RF Ryan Braun
1B Adam Lind
3B Aramis Ramirez
LF Shane Peterson
SS Jean Segura
2B Scooter Gennett
RHP Mike Fiers