Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Braves after having to start Saturday's 15-inning game on the bench because of a triceps contusion. Harper came off the bench in the ninth inning Saturday and finished out the game, going 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
Harper is having a down month in August, batting .184 (9 for 49) with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI in 14 games.