If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Davey Johnson is sticking with the same lineup he's gone with the last few games, with Roger Bernadina hitting second and Bryce Harper hitting fifth.
With Wilson Ramos going on the DL with a torn ACL, Jesus Flores slides into the starting lineup and will hit eighth.
The Nationals will face Reds righty Bronson Arroyo, who is 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA this season.
Here are the lineups for both teams:
Nationals
SS Ian Desmond
LF Roger Bernadina
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
RF Bryce Harper
2B Danny Espinosa
CF Rick Ankiel
C Jesus Flores
P Edwin Jackson
Reds
CF Drew Stubbs
LF Chris Heisey
1B Joey Votto
2B Brandon Phillps
RF Jay Bruce
3B Todd Frazier
C Ryan Hanigan
SS Wilson Valdez
P Bronson Arroyo
Update: The Reds have announced that the start of today's game, originally scheduled for 1:10 p.m., will be delayed by rain.
Update II: Per the Reds, no decision has been made on today's starting time. The umpires and teams will reconvene at 3 p.m. to discuss options.
Update III: First pitch is now scheduled for 4:45 p.m.
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