Daniel Murphy a late scratch from Nationals’ lineup: Dusty Baker on resting Murphy...
Daniel Murphy was penciled in as the Nationals second baseman and No. 3 hitter originally last night, but he was scratched before the start of the third of four with the Padres. Over his last ten games (eight starts), Daniel Murphy was 6 for 30 (.200/.294/.333) with a double and a home run, three walks, and six Ks in 34 plate appearances. Murphy went 1 for 7 with a walk and three Ks in the first two games of this weekends four-game set against the San Diego Padres before Washington Nationals skipper Dusty Baker made a decision to give the 32-year-old infielder a rest on Saturday night.
