Rendon gets day off for series finale (with Reds lineup)
By Dan Kolko
The Nationals are going for the series win against the Reds this afternoon in D.C., but Anthony Rendon will be on the bench for the finale, getting a day off. With Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list, Rendon has become the Nats' everyday third baseman.
Kevin Frandsen will get the start at third today.
Right-hander Tanner Roark will take the mound this afternoon, looking to earn his fourth win of the season. The Nats will face veteran Alfredo Simon, who's 5-2 on the season, with a 2.45...The Nationals are going for the series win against the Reds this afternoon in D.C., but Anthony Rendon will be on the bench for the finale, getting a day off. With Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list, Rendon has become the Nats' everyday third baseman.
Kevin Frandsen will get the start at third today.
Right-hander Tanner Roark will take the mound this afternoon, looking to earn his fourth win of the season. The Nats will face veteran Alfredo Simon, who's 5-2 on the season, with a 2.45 ERA.
Former National Roger Bernadina will get the start in right field for the Reds, batting eighth.
For the Reds
CF Billy Hamilton
SS Zack Cozart
2B Brandon Phillips
C Devin Mesoraco
3B Todd Frazier
LF Ryan Ludwick
1B Brayan Pena
RF Roger Bernadina
RHP Alfredo Simon
For the Nats
CF Denard Span
3B Kevin Frandsen
RF Jayson Werth
C Wilson Ramos
SS Ian Desmond
1B Tyler Moore
2B Danny Espinosa
LF Nate McLouth
RHP Tanner Roark
