Monday, August 27, 2018

Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: August 27th to August 29th

1978 Topps #495
2005 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites #132
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 65-66, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 8 1/2 games behind the Braves
Phillies 70-60, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 3 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables:  Stephen Strasburg (6-7, 4.23), Max Scherzer (16-6, 2.13), Gio Gonzalez (7-11, 4.35)
Phillies Probables:  Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.93), Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.13), Jake Arrieta (9-9, 3.37)

At the Ballpark:  The Phillies have a bunch of theme nights going on during the series, the best of which (in my opinion) is their Marvel theme night on Wednesday for which a special ticket gets you a Hulk-Phillies bobble head.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .295
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 82
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 30
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 84
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 33

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 16
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 244
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 22

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .276
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 81
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 26
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 81
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 16

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 15
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.13
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 169
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14