After such a constructive residence stand, this highway journey in opposition to seemingly beatable groups has gone sideways. The Nats misplaced the sequence in opposition to the Marlins and want to salvage a cut up in Pittsburgh right this moment after one more bullpen meltdown.
Davey Martinez has made some tweaks to the lineup. Riley Adams will get his second begin of the season this afternoon. With a day sport after an evening sport, it made sense to provide Keibert Ruiz a time without work.
James Wooden shall be DH’ing right this moment, with Alex Name, Jacob Younger and Dylan Crews making up the outfield. Trevor Williams will take the mound trying to bounce again from a tough begin in Miami.
There are a whole lot of acquainted faces on this Pirates lineup. Nevertheless, we shall be seeing Joey Bart for the primary time this sequence. The Pirates beginning catcher missed the previous few video games with an damage. Veteran Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Pirates.
Recreation Data:
Stadium: PNC Park
Time: 12:35 EST
TV: MASN and MLB Community (out of market)
Radio: 106.7 The Fan and DC 87.7
The Nationals want this sport badly. In the event that they drop this one, the highway journey has absolutely gone off the rails. It’s a huge begin for Trevor Williams, who must step up. Comply with alongside down beneath, and let’s go Nats!