The Phillies meet the Nationals for game 1 of their 3 game series. For the Phillies, the right-hander Jake Arrieta will take the mound. Jake Arrieta is 1-3 on the season with a 4.95 era. Arrieta has 17 strike outs, and a 1.40 whip giving up 22 hits and 6 walks. The Phillies are 7th in team batting averaging .258 this year. The Phillies are led by Bryce Harper who is 10th in the league in batting average at a .320. For the Nationals, Erick Feede will take the mound 1-1 on the season posting a 2.55 era. Feede has 5 strike outs on the season, while giving up 18 hits and 9 walks with a 1.53 whip. The Nationals are currently 3rd in team batting average at .262 led by Trea Turner who is averaging a .316 (14th) on the season. The Phillies are 2-6 at away games this season, while the Nationals are 6-10 at home, but I have to go with the Phillies on this one. Phillies are coming off a tough win against the Braves and I believe that momentum will carry into this game.
Philadelphia Phillies:
Record: 10-14
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: w1
Washington Nationals:
Record: 11-15
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: l1