 And on the mound, making his first career start and appearance at Nationals Park, 31-year-old right-hander Frankie Montas, who beat the Nationals on opening day with six shutout innings in Cincinnati. India, Della Cruz, Candelario, Steer, Stevenson, Slater, Marte, Hines, and Fairchild for the Reds with Montas on the hill. For the Nationals, CJ Abrams, the All-Star, leads off at shortstop. Lane Thomas in right field bats second, hitting third designated hitter and former Red, Jesse Winker. Juan Yepez at first base batting fourth.