Dodgers Release Lineup for Game 2 Clash With Nationals
After a dominant Game 1 win against the Nationals on Thursday, the Dodgers look to continue that momentum into Game 2 tonight.
Walker Buehler dominated on the mound for the Dodgers, throwing six scoreless innings and team will have another ace on the mound tonight, in Clayton Kershaw.
And now we know what the rest of the lineup will look like ahead of Game 2, with a couple big changes for Friday's clash.
Tonight’s Gm. 2 Dodger lineup vs. Nationals:
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 4, 2019
Pederson RF
Turner 3B
Pollock LF
Bellinger CF
Muncy 1B
Smith C
Seager SS
Lux 2B
Kershaw P#NLDS | #LABleedsBlue pic.twitter.com/DNvjfU9XDA
The most noticeable changes are veteran David Freese and outfielder Chris Taylor being replaced by right fielder Joc Pederson and second baseman Gavin Lux. This likely a matchup adjustment in order to face the left-handed stud Stephen Strasburg.
The Nationals, after tallying just two hits on Thursday, look to bounce back and get better production from essentially everyone in their lineup. Anthony Rendon, Juan Soto, Howie Kendrick and the rest of the supporting cast look to provide the power that was nowhere to be found on Thursday.
Walker Buehler fires six scoreless innings as the Dodgers shut out the Nationals in Game 1. https://t.co/wo4HTuI3LM
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) October 4, 2019
The Dodgers are hoping for a repeat performance of their shutout victory in Game 1, but the Nationals will look to get after Clayton Kershaw and force the veteran southpaw to relive his infamous postseason woes.