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Preston Tucker back in left, Bryce Harper gets the day off for Washington

Tucker has two home runs against the Nationals this season.

MLB: Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves look to clinch a series win on Sunday when they wrap up a four-game series against the Washington Nationals. Anibal Sanchez will make his second start since coming off the disabled list.

Preston Tucker gets the start in left field while Kurt Suzuki is back behind the plate. Here is what the rest of Brian Snitker’s lineup looks like for Sunday.

Braves’ hitters vs Jeremy Hellickson

  • Nick Markakis - 10-for-53, 2 HR, 2B
  • Freddie Freeman - 3-for-10, HR, 2B
  • Ryan Flaherty - 1-for-11, 2B
  • Ender Inciarte - 3-for-12, 2B
  • Tyler Flowers - 0-for-8
  • Kurt Suzuki - 0-for-7
  • Preston Tucker - 0-for-4
  • Peter Bourjos - 0-for-2

For the Nationals, Bryce Harper will get the day off on Sunday with Brian Goodwin getting the start in right. Matt Adams, who left Saturday’s game after fouling a ball off his foot, is also not in the lineup on Sunday.

Nationals’ hitters vs Anibal Sanchez

  • Bryce Harper - 3-for-11, HR, 2 3B
  • Anthony Rendon - 0-for-6
  • Mark Reynolds - 1-for-5
  • Michael Taylor - 2-for-4
  • Trea Turner - 0-for-2

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