Tracy hitting third, playing third base tonight

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

April 25, 2012, 11:23am

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With Ryan Zimmerman still out because of a shoulder injury, Nationals manager Davey Johnson has Chad Tracy hitting third and playing third base today against the Padres. Hey, why not reward the guy for his massive two-run, pinch-hit single last night? Tracy's big hit yesterday snapped an 0-for-11 skid. He'll have a few chances to up his .200 average today against Padres righty Joe Wieland, who is 0-2 with a 4.30 ERA this season. With Wieland on the mound, Johnson has all of his left-handed hitters in today's lineup. Roger Bernadina will play left field with Rick Ankiel in center and Adam LaRoche at first base. Jordan Zimmermann takes to the hill looking for his first win of the season, and hopefully a little run support (please?) will help him accomplish that goal. Here are your lineups for today's game: Nationals SS Ian Desmond SS 2B Danny Espinosa 3B Chad Tracy 1B Adam LaRoche RF Jayson Werth CF Rick Ankiel C Wilson Ramos LF Roger Bernadina P Jordan Zimmermann Padres LF Will Venable SS Andy Parrino 3B Chase Headley RF Jeremy Hermida 1B Yonder Alonso CF Cameron Maybin 2B Orlando Hudson C John Baker P Joe Wieland