In the first of a three-game series between the Washington Nationals (36-24) and the Philadelphia Phillies (29-31) at Nationals Park, Stephen Strasburg (9-0, 2.85 ERA) and Jeremy Hellickson (4-3, 3.80 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 10 and will air on WCAU and MASN.
In his most recent outing, Strasburg pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 6-3 loss to the Reds. Daniel Murphy (.374, 37 Rs, 11 HRs, 39 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Phillies were unsuccessful against the Brewers 6-3 the last time Hellickson pitched. He went 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out four and walking three. Odubel Herrera (.318, 32 Rs, 5 HRs, 18 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 4 Wednesday.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Washington is 16-8, while Philadelphia is 11-14.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Phillies are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Nationals have a 16-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Nationals are 29-6. The Phillies have an 18-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 192 this season. Washington ranks 12th with 270 runs.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.653). Washington ranks in the top half at 11th with an OPS of .747.
When the Phillies allow at least one home run, they are 10-26. When the Nationals allow one or more homers, they have a 22-20 record.
