The Washington Nationals boast the National League’s three top hitters in terms of batting average in Daniel Murphy, Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper.
The trio helped the Nationals produce the National League’s most productive offense in the first half, and the NL East leaders look to continue producing consistently Friday night when they visit the Cincinnati Reds for the opener of a three-game series.
Coverage begins with Reds Live at 6:30 p.m. on FOX Sports Ohio
Murphy is hitting .342 in his second season with the Nationals and is leading the league after being edged by one point in the batting race by Colorado’s DJ LeMahieu last season.