The Nationals are going for the series win against the Reds this afternoon in D.C., but Anthony Rendon will be on the bench for the finale, getting a day off. With Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list, Rendon has become the Nats' everyday third baseman.
Kevin Frandsen will get the start at third today.
Right-hander Tanner Roark will take the mound this afternoon, looking to earn his fourth win of the season. The Nats will face veteran Alfredo Simon, who's 5-2 on the season, with a 2.45 ERA.
Former National Roger Bernadina will get the start in right field for the Reds, batting eighth.
For the Reds
CF Billy Hamilton
SS Zack Cozart
2B Brandon Phillips
C Devin Mesoraco
3B Todd Frazier
LF Ryan Ludwick
1B Brayan Pena
RF Roger Bernadina
RHP Alfredo Simon
For the Nats
CF Denard Span
3B Kevin Frandsen
RF Jayson Werth
C Wilson Ramos
SS Ian Desmond
1B Tyler Moore
2B Danny Espinosa
LF Nate McLouth
RHP Tanner Roark
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