LaRoche remains out of lineup

MIAMI - Yesterday, Nationals manager Matt Williams hinted that most of the regular starters would return to the lineup. He didn't lie. laroche-swing-beard-red-sidebar.jpgAll of the regulars are playing tonight except for first baseman Adam LaRoche, who will sit out his second straight game. LaRoche has been battling a tight back the last couple of weeks. Kevin Frandsen will take LaRoche's spot at first base. With LaRoche out of the lineup, catcher Wilson Ramos will bat cleanup. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez will pitch in his hometown of Miami. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth C Wilson Ramos SS Ian Desmond LF Bryce Harper 2B Asdrubal Cabrera 1B Kevin Frandsen LHP Gio Gonzalez



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