Series Preview - Phillies at Nationals: May 4th to May 6th

1978 Topps #420

1978 Topps #399

Friday 7:05, Saturday 4:05 and Sunday 1:35
Nationals Park - Washington, DC

Phillies 17-13, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 2 games behind the Mets
Nationals 16-16, 4th place in the N.L. East, 4 games behind the Mets

Phillies Probables:  Nick Pivetta (1-1, 3.27), Vince Velasquez (1-4, 5.70), Jake Arrieta (3-1, 3.49)
Nationals Probables:  Gio Gonzalez (3-2, 2.67), Tanner Roark (2-2, 3.55), Max Scherzer (6-1, 1.79)

At the Ballpark:  On Friday night, the first 25,000 fans will receive a Max Scherzer Cy Young Bobblehead.  On Saturday, which the Nationals are incorrectly identifying* as Star Wars Day, the first 10,000 fans will receive a pair of Star Wars socks.

*Star Wars Day is annually on May 4th.  And May the 4th be with you.

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .333
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 21
Home Runs:  Maikel Franco and Rhys Hoskins - 4
RBIs:  Maikel Franco - 23
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 5

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 4
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.17
Strikeouts:  Aaron Nola - 35
Saves:  Hector Neris - 5

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Howie Kendrick - .292
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 27
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 10
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 25
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 12

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 6
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 1.79
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 65
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 6