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Nationals vs. Cardinals, 2012 NLDS Game 2: Time, TV schedule, starting pitchers and more

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of their National League Division Series. The Nationals lead the series one game to zero.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals 2012 NLDS Game 2

Monday, Oct 8 at 4:30 PM EDT on TBS

The Nationals rallied in the eighth inning of Game 1 on Sunday to edge the Cardinals 3-2. Tyler Moore slapped a pinch-hit single into right field to drive in two runs and give the Nationals a crucial road win and the series lead. Monday, the defending World Champions look to salvage a split on their home field before the series moves to The District for the remainder.

Projected Starters

Cardinals Nationals
Jaime Garcia (7-7, 3.92) Jordan Zimmermann (12-8, 2.94)

Projected Starting Lineups

Cardinals Nationals
Jon Jay CF Jayson Werth RF
Carlos Beltran Bryce Harper CF
Matt Holliday LF Ryan Zimmerman 3B
Allen Craig 1B Adam LaRoche 1B
Yadier Molina C Michael Morse LF
David Freese 3B Ian Desmond SS
Daniel Descalso 2B Danny Espinosa 2B
Peter Kozma SS Kurt Suzuki C
Jaime Garcia P Jordan Zimmermann P
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