Tonight's Lineup: Phillies Use Daniel Nava as DH Vs. Righty Cashner

Daniel Nava, who has been a valuable extra man for the Phillies this season, is their designated hitter tonight against Rangers right-hander Andrew Cashner (see game notes).

Nava is 15 for 52 with 12 walks and 10 strikeouts this season. He's hitting .288/.424/.442 and has contributed both as a starter and pinch-hitter (5 for 12).

The rest of the Phillies' lineup includes the same players as last night, with Nava batting seventh and pushing Cameron Rupp and Freddy Galvis down a spot.

1. Cesar Hernandez, 2B
2. Odubel Herrera, CF
3. Aaron Altherr, LF
4. Tommy Joseph, 1B
5. Michael Saunders, RF
6. Maikel Franco, 3B
7. Daniel Nava, DH
8. Cameron Rupp, C
9. Freddy Galvis, SS

Zach Eflin, P

For the Rangers, Shin-Soo Choo returns to the lineup after missing two games with a stiff back.

1. Shin-Soo Choo, DH
2. Elvis Andrus, SS
3. Nomar Mazara, RF
4. Jonathan Lucroy, C
5. Rougned Odor, 2B
6. Mike Napoli, 1B
7. Joey Gallo, 3B
8. Jared Hoying, CF
9. Delino DeShields, LF

Andrew Cashner, P

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