Series Preview - Phillies at Nationals: August 21st to August 23rd

1978 Topps #297

1978 Topps #348

Tuesday and Wednesday 7:05, Thursday 1:05
Nationals Park - Washington, DC

Phillies 68-56, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1 game behind the Braves
Nationals 62-63, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables:  Vince Velasquez (8-9, 4.13), Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.70), Aaron Nola (14-3, 2.24)
Nationals Probables:  Tanner Roark (8-12, 4.13), Stephen Strasburg (6-7, 3.90), Max Scherzer (16-5, 2.11)

At the Ballpark:  There are special theme tickets available for Wednesday and Thursday for Swim Night and Business Professionals Day, respectively.  Nick Jonas will be performing in a post-game concert following Thursday's game.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Maikel Franco - .281
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 77
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 25
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 77
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 16

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 14
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.24
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 160
Saves:  Seranthony Dominguez - 14

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .292
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 78
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 30
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 79
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 32

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 16
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.11
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 234
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 22