Byung-Hyun Kim, RHP (2-7, 5.46)
Rockies (31-59)
Tony Armas, RHP (4-4, 4.97)
Nationals (53-39)
MLB.com Scouting Report:After a one-game stint in which he didn't start, Kim will take the mound Monday against the Nationals. In June, Kim alternated wins and losses most of the month, but settled down from early season struggles to drop his ERA from 7.16 to 6.04. His success continued into July, where he's pitched 7 2/3 innings of one-run baseball. Kim has yet to face the Nationals this season.
Armas will face the Rockies for the sixth time in his career. He is 1-2 with a 9.90 ERA against them. In his last start, Armas pitched seven solid innings and gave up two runs on four hits against the Mets. Armas did not figure in the decision as the Mets defeated the Nationals, 3-2, in 11 innings.
Starting Lineups: Colorado Washington
1. Cory Sullivan, CF Brad Wilkerson, 1B
2. Aaron Miles, 2B Jose Vidro, 2B
3. Todd Helton, 1B Jose Guillen, RF
4. Eric Byrnes, LF Preston Wilson, CF
5. Garrett Atkins, 3B Ryan Church, LF
6. Luis A. Gonzalez, SS Vinny Castilla, 3B
7. Dustan Mohr, RF Brian Schneider, C
8. Danny Ardoin, C Cristian Guzman, SS
9. Byung-Hyun Kim, P Tony Armas, P