Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: May 5th to May 7th

Friday and Saturday 7:05, Sunday 2:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 19-9, 1st Place in the N.L. East, 6 1/2 games ahead of three teams
Phillies 12-15, Tied for 2nd Place in the N.L. East, 6 1/2 games behind the Nationals

Nationals Probables:  Stephen Strasburg (2-1, 3.09), Jacob Turner (1-0, 3.27), Tanner Roark (3-1, 4.04)
Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (0-1, 3.60), Vince Velasquez (2-2, 5.47), Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.18)

At the Ballpark:  All kids will receive a Phanatic children's book on Saturday night and all women 15 years and older will receive a Phillies Crossbody Tote Bag as part of Mother's Appreciation Day on Sunday.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Ryan Zimmerman - .424
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 35
Home Runs:  Ryan Zimmerman - 11
RBIs:  Ryan Zimmerman - 30
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 6

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 4
ERA:  Gio Gonzalez - 1.64
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 51
Saves:  Shawn Kelley and Blake Treinen - 3

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Cesar Hernandez - .336
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 25
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco - 5
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 25
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 4

Wins:  Jeremy Hellickson - 4
ERA:  Jeremy Hellickson - 3.18
Strikeouts:  Jerad Eickhoff - 33
Saves:  Hector Neris - 3