Bryce Harper Bats Second Friday
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will bat second against Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch on Friday. It's the first time he won't be batting leadoff in two weeks. Harper went 1-for-5 on Thursday after taking a day off from his prolonged leadoff slump. Trea Turner will lead off instead. Koch is a rookie who hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start. He faced down a formidable Astros lineup, but Harper is a good bet to break out here.

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