Braves Vs. Nationals: Friday's Lineups Announced

The Braves begin a huge series against the Nationals in Washington D.C. on Friday night. The top two teams in the National League East have had up and down seasons and, although it's only July, the series has the feel of a pennant race. Friday's lineups have been announced.

Here is the Braves lineup:

1. Michael Bourn CF

2. Martin Prado LF

3. Jason Heyward RF

4. Chipper Jones 3B

5. Freddie Freeman 1B

6. Brian McCann C

7. Dan Uggla 2B

8. Paul Janish SS

9. Tommy Hanson P

Here is the Nationals lineup:

1. Steve Lombardozzi LF

2. Bryce Harper CF

3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B

4. Adam LaRoche 1B

5. Michael Morse RF

6. Ian Desmond SS

7. Danny Espinosa 2B

8. Jesus Flores C

9. Stephen Strasburg P