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The Braves send their best pitcher to the hill for Sunday Night Baseball in hopes of finally stopping the bleeding. A win tonight will shatter the 6 game losing streak the Braves are on, and make the nightmares of The Great American Ballpark a distant memory. A loss, and the Braves drop to 4th place in the crowded NL East.
Braves lineup
- Michael Bourn, CF
- Tyler Pastornicky, SS
- Martin Prado, 3B
- Dan Uggla, 2B
- Matt Diaz, LF
- Eric Hinske, 1B
- Jason Heyward, RF
- J.C. Boscan, C
- Brandon Beachy, P
Freddie Freeman is still waiting on his sports goggles to be able to play. Chipper had his leg drained and says it feels better - he hopes to be back as soon as he is eligible for return: June 8. Matt Diaz draws the start over Juan Francisco against a lefty. Boscan gets another start at catcher, but Fredi thinks McCann may be able to go on Monday.
Nats lineup after the jump
Nationals lineup:
- Steve Lombardozzi, LF
- Bryce Harper, RF
- Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
- Adam LaRoche, 1B
- Ian Desmond, SS
- Danny Espinosa, 2B
- Rick Ankiel, CF
- Jesus Flores, C
- Gio Gonzalez, P