Brad Penny, RHP (5-6, 3.62)
John Patterson, RHP (4-3, 2.60)
Game Time: 7:05 PM
MLB Scouting Report:Brad Penny will pitch for the Dodgers after allowing four runs in five innings in a no-decision on Friday against St. Louis. Penny last won on July 6 in Colorado. Despite losing to the Expos twice last season, Penny pitched strong against the franchise formerly located in Montreal. The right-hander allowed just five runs in 21 innings pitched, including eight innings of two-hit shutout ball in a game played in Puerto Rico.
With an opportunity to pick up some momentum, the Nationals turn to John Patterson, who has never faced Los Angeles. Patterson surrendered a pair of runs in six innings on Saturday against the Marlins. The 27-year-old right-hander has already set career highs in strikeouts (113) and innings pitched (117 2/3), and he currently has the lowest ERA (2.60) of his four Major League seasons. Patterson will make his 20th start on Thursday, one more than he had last year.
Starting Lineups: Los Angeles Washington
1. Cesar Izturis, SS Brad Wilkerson, CF
2. Oscar Robles, 3B Jose Vidro, 2B
3. Milton Bradley, CF Nick Johnson, 1B
4. Jeff Kent, 1B Preston Wilson, LF
5. Ricky Ledee, RF Ryan Church, RF
6. Antonio Perez, 2B Vinny Castilla, 3B
7. Jose Valentin, LF Gary Bennett, C
8. Dioner Navarro, C Cristian Guzman, SS
9. Brad Penny, P John Patterson, P
