Dom Nunez starting for Rockies Sunday afternoon

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez is in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Nunez is getting the nod behind the plate while batting eighth in the order against Nationals starter Paolo Espino.

In 242 plate appearances this season, Nunez has a .181 batting average with a .661 OPS, 8 home runs, 27 runs and 29 RBI.