Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: April 15th to April 17th

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 6-1, 1st place in the N.L. East, 3 games ahead of the Phillies
Phillies 5-5, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Nationals

Nationals Probables:  Joe Ross (1-0, 1.29), Max Scherzer (1-0, 4.15), Gio Gonzalez (0-0, 0.00)
Phillies Probables:  Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 1.54), Aaron Nola (0-1, 3.21), Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.23)

At the Ballpark:  Tonight is the annual Jackie Robinson salute, with all players, coaches and managers wearing Robinson's #42. On Saturday night, all kids will receive a red Phillies pullover jacket. Sunday is the Phanatic's birthday with all kids receiving a Phanatic "Flair Hair" visor.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Daniel Murphy - .500
Runs:  Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman - 6
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 3
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 9
Stolen Bases:  Bryce Harper - 3

Wins:  Stephen Strasburg and Blake Treinen - 2
ERA:  Stephen Strasburg - 1.98
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 13
Saves:  Jonathan Papelbon - 5

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .333
Runs:  Odubel Herrera - 4
Home Runs:  Ryan Howard - 3
RBIs:  Ryan Howard - 6
Stolen Bases:  Three tied with - 1

Wins:  Vince Velasquez - 2
ERA:  Vince Velasquez - 0.00
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 25
Saves:  Jeanmar Gomez - 4