Nationals' Blake Rutherford: Out against lefty

Rutherford is out of the lineup again Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Rutherford sat Wednesday with left-hander James Paxton toeing the slab for Boston, and he'll remain on the bench Thursday as the Nationals face another southpaw in Chris Sale. The 26-year-old outfielder has drawn only two plate appearances against lefties since his Aug. 4 promotion to the majors.