The Astros and Nationals have announced the starting lineups for the opening game of their series, set to begin at 7:05 p.m. EST on Monday.
For Houston:
1. Jordan Schafer, centerfield, L
2. Jed Lowrie, shortstop, S
3. J.D. Martinez, left field, R
4. Carlos Lee, first base, R
5. Travis Buck, right field, L
6. Chris Johnson, third base, R
7. Jason Castro, catcher, L
8. Jose Altuve, second base, R
9. Kyle Weiland, pitcher, L
For Washington:
1. Ian Desmond, shortstop, R
2. Steve Lombardozzi, second base, S
3. Ryan Zimmerman, third base, R
4. Adam LaRoche, first base, L
5. Jayson Werth, right field, R
6. Xavier Nady, left field, R
7. Rick Ankiel, centerfield, L
8. Wilson Ramos, catcher, R
9. Stephen Strasburg, pitcher, R
For more on this game Astros fans should check out The Crawfish Boxes and forNationals news check out Federal Baseball. For more news and notes from around Major League Baseball head over to Baseball Nation.