Tonight is the first game of a three game series against Washington. We’re still three hours until game time, but here’s the lineup, per Bernie Miklasz:
- Brian Barton LF
- Rick Ankiel CF
- Albert Pujols 1B
- Troy Glaus 3B
- Ryan Ludwick RF
- Yadier Molina C
- Cesar Izturis SS
- Braden Looper P
- Aaron Miles 2B
The first thing I notice is that Barton gets the call over Skip Schumaker. After a stellar spring, Skip is 0 for his first 11, but does have 3 walks. He’s also made a couple of outstanding plays in the outfield. Barton is a below average defensive outfielder, but is still developing. Either way, it seems like a good time to give him some ABs.
Lefty Odalis Perez takes the mound tonight for the Nationals. Pujols has owned him throughout his career. Check out these gaudy numbers.
Update (6:50 pm): The Washington Nationals’ lineup is now available, per Rick Hummel:
- Christian Guzman SS
- Lastings Milledge CF
- Ryan Zimmerman 3B
- Nick Johnson 1B
- Austin Kearns RF
- Paul Lo Duca C
- Ronnie Belliard 2B
- Felipe Lopez LF
- Odalis Perez P
Looks like their pitcher will be batting 9th. Ludicrous!
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