Game 1 lineups: Nats at Braves

By Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

April 04, 2016, 8:12am

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ATLANTA - And so it begins. And it could not begin under more perfect conditions. It is an absolutely spectacular day for baseball here at Turner Field, not a cloud in the sky, a nice northerly breeze blowing, temperatures in the low 70s.

The Nationals and Braves officially get underway at 4:10 p.m., with Max Scherzer taking the mound for the first time since his no-hitter at Citi Field. Scherzer will be facing an Atlanta lineup featuring noted Nats killer Freddie Freeman and ... well, these aren't your father's Braves.

Bryce Harper red swing.jpg Julio Teheran is a legit frontline starter, though, and he's had some success against the Nats over the years (3-2, 3.65 ERA in 11 starts). Bryce Harper, however, has had quite a bit of success against Teheran in his career (10-for-23, three home runs, 1.475 OPS).

We'll have tons of coverage today (and all season) so be sure to check the site early and often. Now sit back, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the ride ...

WASHINGTON NATIONALS at ATLANTA BRAVES
Where: Turner Field
Gametime: 4:10 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, XM 869, MLB.com
Weather: Sunny, 73 degrees, wind 12 mph out to right field

NATIONALS
CF Ben Revere
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Bryce Harper
1B Ryan Zimmerman
2B Daniel Murphy
LF Jayson Werth
C Wilson Ramos
SS Danny Espinosa
RHP Max Scherzer

BRAVES
CF Ender Inciarte
SS Erick Aybar
1B Freddie Freeman
3B Adonis Garcia
RF Nick Markakis
LF Hector Olivera
C A.J. Pierzynski
2B Jace Peterson
RHP Julio Teheran