After the offense got shut out for the first time this season, they boys will look to bounce back and secure a split in Pittsburgh. It has been a long and mostly successful road trip, but getting this win would be a great way to close things out. The Nats are playing some early afternoon baseball on getaway day.
With a righty on the mound, the Nats are loading the lineup with lefties. Luis Garcia Jr. will be back in the 2 spot after hitting 9th last night. Jorbit Vivas will actually be the DH today as well. Jacob Young returns to center field after Joey Wiemer got the start yesterday. Drew Millas and Nasim Nunez will be at the bottom of the order. Foster Griffin will look to stay hot this afternoon.
With a lefty on the mound, the Pirates have a very different looking lineup. Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horowitz will not be in there. Billy Cook and Jake Mangum will be getting starts this afternoon. Nick Yorke will be at first base in this one. With a lefty on the bump, Brandon Lowe will be lower in the lineup. Braxton Ashcraft is one of the most underrated arms in the league, and he will face the Nats today.
Getting a win here would be an awesome way to close out a fun road trip. The offense was shut down for the first time last night, so hopefully they are coming to the park angry. Follow along down below and let’s go Nats!