Nats, Rockies lineups for series finale

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

June 28, 2012, 9:41am

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Facing yet another left-handed starting pitcher, Davey Johnson's lineup looks much the same as it has the last three days. Adam LaRoche returns to the lineup today after a day off, as does Jesus Flores. Tyler Moore remains in there in left field, hitting seventh. This will be the fourth straight lefty starter the Rockies will send to the mound this series. Today's Colorado starter is Josh Outman, who has struggled in 13 games (five starts) this season, going 0-3 with an 8.64 ERA. How does a pitcher with the last name "Outman" have an 8.64 ERA? This is an outrage, and I demand an investigation. Edwin Jackson will take the mound for the Nats today. He'll try and pretend he's not pitching at Coors Field, where he's allowed 21 earned runs in three career starts. Those three starts lasted a combined 12 innings. Here are today's lineups: For the Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa CF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Michael Morse 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF Tyler Moore C Jesus Flores P Edwin Jackson For the Rockies CF Dexter Fowler 2B Marco Scutaro LF Carlos Gonzalez 1B Todd Helton 3B Chris Nelson RF Tyler Colvin C Wil Nieves SS Jonathan Herrera P Josh Outman