Werth in Nats lineup, LaRoche and Span aren't (Rockies lineup)

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

June 23, 2013, 7:45am

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Jayson Werth is back in the Nationals lineup today after being scratched from yesterday's lineup due to what manager Davey Johnson called flu-like symptoms. Two other Nats regulars will not start today's series finale against the Rockies. Adam LaRoche and Denard Span - two left-handed hitters - are both sitting today against Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rossa. Johnson also had LaRoche and Span out of the lineup against Phillies left-hander John Lannan earlier this week. Johnson has talked about wanting to get some of his bench players more playing time, and he apparently sees opposing teams' left-handed starters as a chance to cycle in some of his right-handed bench bats. Jeff Kobernus will start in center field and lead off today, while Chris Marrero will play first and hit sixth. For the Nats: CF Jeff Kobernus 2B Anthony Rendon 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth SS Ian Desmond 1B Chris Marrero C Kurt Suzuki LF Steve Lombardozzi LHP Ross Detwiler For the Rockies CF Dexter Fowler 2B DJ LeMahieu LF Carlos Gonzalez RF Michael Cuddyer C Wilin Rosario 1B Jordan Pacheco 3B Nolan Arenado SS Josh Rutledge LHP Jorge De La Rosa