The Colorado Rockies (31-51) have lost five of their last six games, but they hope to reach the All-Star Break on high note, opening a series against the Washington Nationals (44-39) on Friday.
1B Todd Helton, struggling with a sore hip, will be in the dugout once again. 1B Tyler Colvin will take over at the first bag for him, sliding RF Michael Cuddyer to right. Colvin will hit No. 5 for the second-straight game. The 26-year-old outfielder has an impressive .301/.330/.608/ slash with 11 home runs through his first 188 PA this year.
Here's a look at the full lineups, courtesy of Baseball Press:
| Rockies Lineup | Nationals Lineup |
|---|---|
| 1. Dexter Fowler (S) CF | 1. Danny Espinosa (S) 2B |
| 2. Marco Scutaro (R) 2B | 2. Bryce Harper (L) CF |
| 3. Carlos Gonzalez (L) LF | 3. Ryan Zimmerman (R) 3B |
| 4. Michael Cuddyer (R) RF | 4. Michael Morse (R) RF |
| 5. Tyler Colvin (L) 1B | 5. Adam LaRoche (L) 1B |
| 6. Jordan Pacheco (R) 3B | 6. Ian Desmond (R) SS |
| 7. Wil Nieves (R) C | 7. Tyler Moore (R) LF |
| 8. Jonathan Herrera (S) SS | 8. Jesus Flores (R) C |
| 9. Drew Pomeranz (R) P | 9. Stephen Strasburg (R) P |
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