What are the game 3 starting lineups?
Cardinals: Mike Shildt stuck with the same lineup for the first two games despite scoring a total of one run, because he saw these same guys score 13 runs in Game 5 of the NL Division Series. But he reconsidered that stance for Game 3, especially with the way José Martínez has been swinging the bat. As a pinch-hitter, Martínez delivered the lone hit in Game 1 and one of only three in Game 2. He'll start in right field for Game 3.
1) Dexter Fowler, CF
2) Kolten Wong, 2B
3) Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4) Marcell Ozuna, LF
5) José Martínez, RF
6) Yadier Molina, C
7) Tommy Edman, 3B
Paul DeJong, SS
9) Jack Flaherty, RHP
Nationals: The Nats' offense hasn’t been exactly on fire to start the series, but it has been far more effective than the Cardinals’ struggling lineup. Manager Dave Martinez decided to stick with Kurt Suzuki behind the dish, and Victor Robles returned to take over in center field.
1) Trea Turner, SS
2) Adam Eaton, RF
3) Anthony Rendon, 3B
4) Juan Soto, LF
5) Howie Kendrick, 2B
6) Ryan Zimmerman, 1B
7) Kurt Suzuki, C
Victor Robles, CF
9) Stephen Strasburg, RHP
starting pitchers:
Cardinals: Desperately in need of a win, the Cardinals have the right person on the mound in Flaherty (1-1, 2.77 ERA). The right-hander delivered victories when the Cardinals needed them most. He won the final game of the regular season, which clinched the NL Central for St. Louis and also shut down the Braves in Game 5 of the NLDS.
Nationals: After their first two starters carried no-hitters past six innings, what does Strasburg (2-0, 2.40 ERA) have in store to follow up? After a rocky start, Strasburg settled into his start in Game 5 of the NLDS to give the Nats six innings of three-run ball and put them in position for a comeback. He has been at his best in the postseason.
