Chaparro Gets DH Start for Nats vs. Righty
Washington's Andres Chaparro is in the lineup as designated hitter against a right-handed starter, contributing offensively early.
Andres Chaparro received a start at DH for the Washington Nationals in a game against a right-handed pitcher. He led off the 4th inning with a double and later scored on a Keibert Ruiz single to give the Nats a 2-0 lead. The start signals a lineup decision by Washington's manager to deploy Chaparro in a favorable platoon matchup.
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