Now with the designated hitter gone back at Nationals Park, Michael Morse won't have to worry about inactivity between at bats. He will start in right field as the Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees on Friday night. Morse will also bat fifth in the order.
Bryce Harper will start in center field and bat second in the order.
#Nationals lineup vs. NY - Lombardozzi LF, Harper CF, Zimmerman 3B, LaRoche 1B, Morse RF, Desmond SS, Espinosa 2B, Flores C, Gonzalez LHP
— Nationals PR (@NationalsPR) June 15, 2012
Gio Gonzalez might have the best lineup that he has ever had when facing the Yankees and hopes to earn his ninth win of the season.
The game begins at 7:05 p.m. and will be broadcast on MASN for television. Radio coverage will be provided by 106.7 The Fan FM, 1500 WFED AM and 1580 WHFS AM.
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