Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in an afternoon clash
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 19: James Wood, Cody Johnson, and Daylen Lile will be among the only left-handed players in the lineup as the Washington Nationals face the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. In a thrilling win last night, the Nats have extended their winning streak to seven games, solidifying their position to potentially sweep the Cardinals today.
To accommodate Jacob Young's move to center field, Wood will DH in this matchup. Brady House will rejoin the lineup, while Harry Ford will be behind the plate. Jake Irvin is scheduled to make his return for the Nationals. Both JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson return from their days off, with Bryan Torres making his series debut. Masyn Winn will miss the game, moving Thomas Saggese to shortstop.
Rookie Quinn Mathews will take the mound for the Cardinals. As the Nats seek to build momentum towards the offseason, let us join in the excitement and discuss their performance in the comments.
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