JUPITER, Fla. - The Nationals will skip left-hander Gio Gonzalez in the rotation for today's game and pitch opening day starter Max Scherzer to keep him on schedule for the beginning of the season. Scherzer has allowed just three runs in 14 innings during Grapefruit League competition.
Yunel Escobar will start at second base and bat leadoff in his second appearance of the spring. He was 1-for-2 in Monday's win over the Yankees.
Danny Espinosa makes his second spring start at third base today.
For the Nationals
2B Yunel Escobar
SS Ian Desmond
RF Clint Robinson
1B Ryan Zimmerman
C Jose Lobaton
LF Tyler Moore
CF Michael A. Taylor
3B Danny Espinosa
RHP Max Scherzer
For the Cardinals
3B Matt Carpenter
RF Jason Heyward
LF Matt Holliday
1B Matt Adams
SS Jhonny Peralta
C Yadier Molina
CF Jon Jay
2B Kolten Wong
RHP Michael Wacha