re: The ATL Thread 8/5: Braves @ Nats

Gnats lineup:

1. Bryce Harper (L) CF
2. Ian Desmond (R) SS
3. Ryan Zimmerman (R) 3B
4. Jayson Werth (R) RF
5. Adam LaRoche (L) 1B
6. Wilson Ramos (R) C
7. Anthony Rendon (R) 2B
8. Scott Hairston (R) LF
9. Stephen Strasburg (R) P

Atlanta, winner of seven of 10 from Washington this season, has matched its longest undefeated stretch since a 15-game run in 2000.



Also:

Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was able to start Monday against the Braves after getting hit twice by pitches Sunday. Werth had X-rays on his right hand after Sunday's game, which came back negative.

Werth is batting .432 with a .693 slugging percentage and 1.198 OPS in his last 27 games. He has seven home runs and 17 RBI in that span.

Can we get Minor to nail him in the hand?