Pirates pre-game: Gerrit Cole vs. Joe Ross

Game: Nationals (52-44) at Pirates (56-41)

Time: 1:35 p.m.

Site: PNC Park

TV, radio: Root Sports, KDKA-FM 93.7

Weather: Rain possible later this afternoon

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Nationals

1. Michael Taylor CF
2. Danny Espinosa (S) 2B
3. Bryce Harper (L) RF
4. Yunel Escobar 3B
5. Clint Robinson (L) 1B
6. Ian Desmond SS
7. Wilson Ramos C
8. Matt den Dekker (L) LF
9. Joe Ross RHP

Pirates

1. Gregory Polanco (L) RF
2. Starling Marte LF
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Aramis Ramirez 3B
5. Jung Ho Kang SS
6. Neil Walker (S) 2B
7. Pedro Alvarez (L) 1B
8. Chris Stewart C
9. Gerrit Cole RHP