Series Preview - Phillies at Nationals: April 14th to April 16th

Friday 4:05, Saturday 1:05 and Sunday 1:35
Nationals Park - Washington, D.C.

Phillies 3-6, 4th Place in the N.L. East, 3 1/2 games behind the Mets
Nationals 5-4, 2nd Place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games behind the Nationals

Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (1-0, 4.50), Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 0.90), Jerad Eickhoff (0-1, 1.98)
Nationals Probables:  Stephen Strasburg (1-0, 3.21), Tanner Roark (2-0, 4.09), Gio Gonzalez (1-0, 0.69)

At the Ballpark:  It's the home opener for the Nationals and the first 25,000 fans will receive a Daniel Murphy bobble head.  Tomorrow is Jackie Robinson day, which will feature both teams wearing Robinson's iconic #42.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Howie Kendrick - .355
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 9
Home Runs:  Three tied with - 2
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 8
Stolen Bases:  Three tied with - 1

Wins:  Three tied with - 1
ERA:  Jeremy Hellickson - 0.90
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 17
Saves:  Jeanmer Gomez - 1

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Daniel Murphy - .450
Runs:  Adam Eaton and Bryce Harper - 9
Home Runs:  Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman - 3
RBIs:  Daniel Murphy - 9
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 3

Wins:  Tanner Roark - 2
ERA:  Gio Gonzalez - 0.69
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 17
Saves:  Blake Treinen - 3