Game 3 starting lineups:
Astros: With no designated-hitter spot available for the three games in D.C., Hinch is debating whether to start DH Yordan Alvarez in the outfield. If he sits Alvarez, Hinch will go with his regular outfield and look to use Alvarez in a key pinch-hitting spot.
1) George Springer, CF
2) José Altuve, 2B
3) Michael Brantley, LF
4) Alex Bregman, 3B
5) Yuli Gurriel, 1B
6) Carlos Correa, SS
7) Josh Reddick, RF
8- Robinson Chirinos, C
9) Zack Greinke, P
Nationals: This Nats' offense erupted for 12 runs on 14 hits and three homers to carry themselves to victory in Game 2. Aside from losing the designated hitter, don’t expect anything to change after a performance like that.
1) Trea Turner, SS
2) Adam Eaton, RF
3) Anthony Rendon, 3B
4) Juan Soto, LF
5) Asdrúbal Cabrera, 2B
6) Ryan Zimmerman, 1B
7) Kurt Suzuki, C
8- Victor Robles, CF
9) Aníbal Sánchez, P
starting pitchers:
Astros: After losing games started by aces Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander, the Astros will give the ball to veteran right-hander Greinke (0-2, 6.43 ERA in the postseason). Greinke pitched well in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, against the Yankees, and gave up one run in 4 1/3 innings in Game 4. He faced the Nationals earlier this season, throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings and allowing two hits at Nationals Park on June 13, when he was with the D-backs.
Nationals: The Nationals are hopeful that the long layoff will not effect Sánchez (1-0, 0.71 ERA in the postseason), because he has been lights out this month. In two starts (12 2/3 innings), he’s given up just one run on five hits, with 14 strikeouts and three walks, but this will be his first start since Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, on Oct.11.
