The Nats (32-69) finish up a four-game series in Milwaukee this afternoon with – surprise, surprise – a chance to take three of four games from the Brewers (50-51), who are fading from playoff contention with six teams in front of them for the National League wild-card berth.
Of course, today’s game could be overshadowed by the MLB trade dealine, looming at 4 p.m. on Friday. Is it too late for Washington to find takers for first baseman Nick Johnson or outfielder Josh Willingham – or slugger Adam Dunn for that matter? Despite what general manager Mike Rizzo said earlier this month, no player, other than third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, is off limits when a team is headed for 100 losses two years in a row. More likely, Rizzo is in line for a minor move. Maybe utility man Willie Harris heads to a contender who can use his versatility off the bench during a playoff push. All remains to be seen. For now, here are the lineups from Miller Park.
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Nationals
CF – N. Morgan
SS – C. Guzman
3B – R. Zimmerman
LF – A. Dunn
RF – J. Willingham
1B – N. Johnson
C – W. Nieves
2B – A. Hernandez
P – J.D. Martin
Milwaukee
2B – F. Lopez
SS – C. Counsel
LF – R. Braun
1B – P. Fielder
RF – C. Hart
CF – M. Cameron
3B – C. McGehee
C – J. Kendall
P – Y. Gallardo
