The Phillies are looking to end a four-game losing streak this afternoon against the Nationals at Nationals Park (1:05 p.m./CSN/CSNPhilly.com).
Jeremy Hellickson will get the starting nod for the Phillies. Hellickson had the Nationals' number on opening day and only allowed one hit through five innings. Tanner Roark, who will get the start on the mound for the Nationals, pitched well against the Phillies last season. He was 3-0 last year with a 0.79 ERA against them.
But prior to last season, Roark was 2-5 against the Phillies. Freddy Galvis is the only Phillie to hit a homer against Roark, but Odubel Herrera has the best numbers against him, batting 7 for 15. Andrew Knapp will also get his third start of the season at catcher.
Here's today's lineup:
1. Cesar Hernandez 2B
2. Howie Kendrick LF
3. Odubel Herrera CF
4. Maikel Franco 3B
5. Michael Saunders RF
6. Tommy Joseph 1B
7. Andrew Knapp C
8. Freddy Galvis SS
9. Jeremy Hellickson P
And the Nationals' lineup:
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1. Wilmer Difo SS
2. Anthony Rendon 3B
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Daniel Murphy 2B
5. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
6. Chris Heisey LF
7. Michael Taylor CF
8. Jose Lobaton C
9. Tanner Roark P
