Victor Robles was back in the Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series after missing the previous five games with a hamstring injury.

Robles started in center field and batted eighth Monday night with Washington looking to take a 3-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the best-of-seven series. Michael A. Taylor, who hit a solo home run in Game 2 on Saturday at St. Louis, had been in those spots with Robles out.

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Washington Nationals' Victor Robles scores on a single by Adam Eaton during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Victor Robles was back in the Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series after missing the previous five games with a hamstring injury.
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is seen in the on deck circle during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

"He ran the bases (Sunday) and ran them at full tilt. He looked really good," Martinez said. "He's raring to go and excited to get back on the field."
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

The Cardinals made one lineup change after putting up just one run on four hits in the first two games. José Martínez started in right field, with Tommy Edman shifting to third base in place of Matt Carpenter.
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)
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Washington Nationals' Victor Robles scores on a single by Adam Eaton during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Victor Robles was back in the Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series after missing the previous five games with a hamstring injury.

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is seen in the on deck circle during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

"He ran the bases (Sunday) and ran them at full tilt. He looked really good," Martinez said. "He's raring to go and excited to get back on the field."

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

The Cardinals made one lineup change after putting up just one run on four hits in the first two games. José Martínez started in right field, with Tommy Edman shifting to third base in place of Matt Carpenter.

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Robles took swings in the batting cage Sunday and looked strong enough working out for manager Dave Martinez to plug the 22-year-old back in. Martinez didn't hesitate to say Robles would "get a chance to play" over Taylor when he was 100%.

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles scores on a single by Adam Eaton during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles scores on a single by Adam Eaton during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

"He ran the bases (Sunday) and ran them at full tilt. He looked really good," Martinez said. "He's raring to go and excited to get back on the field."

Robles singled in his first at-bat and scored on Adam Eaton's single in the third inning.

Robles hit .255 with 17 home runs, 65 RBIs and 28 stolen bases during his first full season in the majors. He last played in Game 2 of the NLDS against Los Angeles.

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is seen in the on deck circle during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is seen in the on deck circle during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

The Cardinals made one lineup change after putting up just one run on four hits in the first two games. José Martínez started in right field, with Tommy Edman shifting to third base in place of Matt Carpenter.

"José has just had good at-bats, putting good swings on the baseball," manager Mike Shildt said. "Just looking to mix it up a bit, nothing too crazy, obviously. But José's earned the opportunity to get in there and create some length in the lineup and in a spot where guys are doing their part in front of him and he can do some damage."

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Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

 Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

 Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles waits for the start of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

 Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles is introduced for Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)