Bryce Harper starts after benching

— -- WASHINGTON -- Bryce Harper started Sunday in the Nationals' 3-2 win, one day after he was replaced in the sixth inning for lack of hustle.

Harper batted second and went 1 for 4 with a walk and stolen base against the Cardinals.

Harper and Nationals first-year manager Matt Williams 

In his third season, Harper is batting .295 with one home run in 16 games this season. He previously missed Wednesday's game in Miami because of tightness in his quadriceps.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.