Game Time: 7:35 PM
Tony Armas, RHP (7-7, 4.53)Armas will make his first appearance since Aug. 23. On that day, Armas left the game against the Reds after three innings because of a sore left shoulder. On Thursday, Armas will face the Braves for the second time this season. He has yet to pick up a decision, but he has given up two runs in six innings.
John Smoltz, RHP (13-6, 2.96)Smoltz looks for his team-high 14th win after breaking a four-start winless streak his last time out at Milwaukee. He? pitched seven innings in 15 of his last 17 starts and is 1-0 with a 2.86 ERA (seven ER in 22 IP) in three starts against Washington this season.
Starting Lineups:
No. Washington Atlanta
1 Brad Wilkerson, LF Rafael Furcal, SS
2 Deivi Cruz, SS Marcus Giles, 2B
3 Jose Vidro, 2B Chipper Jones, 3B
4 Jose Guillen, RF Andruw Jones, CF
5 Nick Johnson, 1B Todd Hollandsworth, LF
6 Vinny Castilla, 3B Julio Franco, 1B
7 Brian Schneider, C Jeff Francoeur, RF
8 Marlon Byrd, CF Brian McCann, C
9 Tony Armas, P John Smoltz, P
