Zimmermann set to face Rockies in first start since July 11 (with lineups)

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

July 22, 2014, 1:52pm

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DENVER - Seeking a series win, the Nationals will turn to right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, who is making his first start since having to leave the game early on July 11 with a right biceps strain. He managed to go just 3 1/3 innings in that start in Philadelphia before having to exit with the injury, which also caused him to miss the 2014 All-Star Game. Zimmermann will miss two of the Rockies' hottest hitters, Justin Morneau and Troy Tulowitzki, both of whom are on the disabled list. Bryce Harper is also back in left field and batting sixth after getting the night off yesterday. The Nats will face rookie Yohan Flande, who is 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA in three career starts this season. For the Nats CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche 3B Ryan Zimmerman LF Bryce Harper SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos RHP Jordan Zimmermann For the Rockies CF Charlie Blackmon SS Josh Rutledge LF Corey Dickerson RF Carlos Gonzalez 3B Nolan Arenado 1B Ben Paulsen C Wilin Rosario 2B DJ LeMahieu LHP Yohan Flande