Tommy Hanson vs. Gio Gonzalez
- Michael Bourn - CF
- Martin Prado - 3B
- Freddie Freeman - 1B
- Dan Uggla - 2B
- Matt Diaz - LF
- Jason Heyward - RF
- David Ross - C
- Andrelton Simmons - SS
McCann is out of the lineup with a left knee contusion but may be available to pinch-hit; Diaz starting in LF because of lefty pitcher.
Atlanta has lost each of Hanson's previous four starts against Washington and he hasn't recorded a win against them since 2009; that (obviously) needs to change. The Braves are now 6-10 in day games this year and it won't be any easier against Gonzalez, who is 3-0 in four home starts this year with a 1.29 ERA. He held the Braves to one hit in seven innings in Atlanta last week.
Let's swat these pesky gNats! Go Braves!!