Friday, July 12, 2019

Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: July 12th to July 14th

1971 Topps #418
1971 Topps #323
Friday 6:05, Saturday 7:15 and Sunday 1:05
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 47-42, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 6 games behind the Braves
Phillies 47-43, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables:  Stephen Strasburg (10-4, 3.64), Patrick Corbin (7-5, 3.34), Max Scherzer (9-5, 2.30)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (4-3, 5.84), Aaron Nola (8-2, 3.74), TBA

At the Ballpark:  There will be postgame fireworks on Friday and Saturday.  On Sunday, the Phillies will pay tribute to Ryan Howard in a pre-game retirement ceremony and all fans in attendance will receive a Howard bobblehead.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .304
Runs:  Anthony Rendon - 65
Home Runs:  Anthony Rendon - 20
RBIs:  Anthony Rendon - 62
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 17

Wins:  Stephen Strasburg - 10
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.30
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 181
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 19

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .285
Runs:  J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura - 55
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 20
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 62
Stolen Bases:  Jean Segura - 7

Wins:  Jake Arrieta and Aaron Nola - 8
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 3.74
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 124
Saves:  Hector Neris - 17

1 comment:

Jim from Downingtown said...

Wow, back in March, who woulda thunk the highlight of this Phillies season would be the retirement ceremonies for Rollins, Utley, and Howard, instead of Bryce Harper and a cakewalk to the NL Pennant?