Washington Nationals’ lineup for series opener with the Milwaukee Brewers in D.C.

Dusty Bakers Nationals return from a 7-2 road trip to take on the NL Central-leading Brewers. With a chance to sweep the four-game set in Great American Ball Park, the Washington Nationals jumped on Cincinnati starter Scott Feldman early, scoring five runs in the top of the first inning in what ended up a 6-1 win over the Reds. The fourth straight win to start the second half gave the Nats a 10.5-game lead in the NL East.