Rendon, Desmond return to lineup for Mets opener (with MLB postseason schedule)

By Pete Kerzel

Nationals

September 11, 2014, 11:13am

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The flu-like symptoms that caused third baseman Anthony Rendon to miss yesterday's game against the Braves are apparently no longer an issue, and he's back in the Nationals lineup for today's opener of a four-game series at Citi Field against the Mets.

Ditto for shortstop Ian Desmond, who sat out yesterday's contest after leaving Tuesday's game early with tightness in his back.

Tanner Roark (12-10, 2.91 ERA) faces Bartolo Colon (13-11, 3.96 ERA) in a battle of right-handers.

For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
RHP Tanner Roark

For the Mets
LF Eric Young Jr.
CF Juan Lagares
3B Daniel Murphy
1B Lucas Duda
C Travis d'Arnaud
RF Curtis Granderson
2B Dilson Herrera
SS Wilmer Flores
RHP Bartolo Colon

Update: Major League Baseball announced its postseason schedule.

The National League Wild Card Game will be played on Oct. 1, with the division series' beginning on Oct. 3. Both NL divisional series will air on Fox Sports 1 or MLB Network.

The NL Champsionship Series will start on Oct. 11 and will air on FOX or FOX Sports 1. The series will end on Oct. 18 should it go seven games.

Finally, the World Series will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and will end on Oct. 29 if it lasts seven games. There are off days scheduled for Oct. 23 and Oct. 27. The Fall Classic will air on FOX.

Here is the complete postseason schedule.