Jose Lobaton

Jose Lobaton behind the plate for Nationals

Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton will start at catcher and bat eighth in Game 5 of the National League Divisional Series on Thursday.

What It Means:

Pedro Severino started behind the plate for the Nationals' Game 4 loss. Lobaton gets the call on Thursday.

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