Nationals (62-55)
Livan Hernandez, RHP (13-5, 3.51)
After a run in which he gave up three earned runs or less in 18 of 19 starts, Hernandez has struggled in August, yielding four and five earned runs in his two starts this month and lasting less than seven innings in each for the first time since June 14. He has won only once in his seven starts since July 6.
Phillies (63-55)
Brett Myers, RHP (10-5, 3.46)
After going 4-1 with a 3.32 ERA in July, Myers has stumbled in August. The righty has allowed nine in his previous two starts, spanning 13 1/3 innings.
Starting Lineups: Starting Lineups
No. Washington Philadelphia
1 Brad Wilkerson, LF Jimmy Rollins, SS
2 Jose Vidro, 2B Kenny Lofton, CF
3 Nick Johnson, 1B Chase Utley, 2B
4 Jose Guillen, RF Bobby Abreu, RF
5 Preston Wilson, CF Pat Burrell, LF
6 Brian Schneider, C Ryan Howard, 1B
7 Vinny Castilla, 3B David Bell, 3B
8 Cristian Guzman, SS Mike Lieberthal, C
9 Livan Hernandez, P Brett Myers, P
