Series Preview - Nationals at Phillies: June 28th to July 1st

1978 Topps #15

1978 Topps #360

Thursday and Friday 7:05, Saturday 6:05 and Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Nationals 41-37, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 3 1/2 games behind the Braves
Phillies 42-36, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 2 1/2 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables:  Tanner Roark (3-8, 4.27), Erick Fedde (0-3, 5.32), Jeremy Hellickson (2-0, 2.28), Gio Gonzalez (6-5, 3.68)
Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (9-2, 2.58), Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.06), Vince Velasquez (5-8, 4.69), Jake Arrieta (5-6, 3.54)

At the Ballpark:  It's Throwback Thursday tonight with all fans receiving a Phillies Retro Drawstring bag.  Friday and Saturday will feature the incredibly impressive postgame fireworks shows.  All kids on Sunday will receive a solar powered Liberty Bell.

Nationals Leaders
Average:  Anthony Rendon - .284
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 44
Home Runs:  Bryce Harper - 19
RBIs:  Bryce Harper - 46
Stolen Bases:  Michael Taylor - 23

Wins:  Max Scherzer - 10
ERA:  Max Scherzer - 2.04
Strikeouts:  Max Scherzer - 165
Saves:  Sean Doolittle - 21

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .294
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 55
Home Runs:  Odubel Herrera and Carlos Santana - 13
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins and Carlos Santana - 46
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 12

Wins:  Aaron Nola - 9
ERA:  Aaron Nola - 2.58
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 104
Saves:  Hector Neris - 10