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