Nationals Reshuffle Batting Order for Reds Series Finale
Washington keeps the same nine starters but reorders the lineup, with Tena batting third and Crews sliding to fifth.
The Nationals are using the same nine position players as their previous game but have altered the batting order for the series finale against Cincinnati. Jose Tena is slotted into the third spot, while Dylan Crews drops to fifth. Keibert Ruiz also moves lower in the order. Washington is running a bullpen game with Brad Lord as the opener.
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