Despite injuring himself after smashing a bat on Friday night, Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper is in the lineup for Saturday evening's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Via Amanda Comak, Nationals beat writer for the Washington Times:
Harper in #nats lineup: Desmond SS, Bernadina LF, Zimmerman 3B, LaRoche 1B, Harper RF, Espinosa 2B, Ankiel CF, Ramos C, Zimmermann P
— Amanda Comak (@acomak) May 12, 2012
Roger Bernadina's audition in left field will also continue on Saturday. Bernadina played well Friday night, going two for five with a home run and three runs batted in.
Saturday's game is scheduled for a 7:10 first pitch from the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Television coverage will be provided by MASN2, with radio coverage on 106.7 The Fan FM, 1500 WFED AM and 1580 WFHS AM.
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