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Braves Vs. Nationals: Saturday's Lineups Released, Of Course Chipper's On The Bench

The Atlanta Braves will return to the ball park in Washington, D.C. to face off against the Washington Nationals in game two of their four-game series after winning a marathon 11-10 clash. Of course after a lengthy game like Friday's, Chipper Jones will need a day of rest. Juan Francisco will replace him in the lineup and hit seventh. Here are the starting lineups for Saturday's game at 1:05 PM.

Atlanta Braves Starting Lineup

1. Michael Bourn CF
2. Martin Prado LF
3. Jason Heyward RF
4. Freddie Freeman 1B
5. Brian McCann C
6. Dan Uggla 2B
7. Juan Francisco 3B
8. Paul Janish SS
9. Ben Sheets P

Washington Nationals Starting Lineup

1. Steve Lombardozzi LF
2. Bryce Harper CF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Michael Morse RF
5. Adam LaRoche 1B
6. Ian Desmond SS
7. Danny Espinosa 2B
8. Jesus Flores C
9. Edwin Jackson P

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