Washington Nationals (55-58, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (59-53, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: TBD; Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-9, 5.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 116 strikeouts)LINE: Phillies -151, Nationals +129; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals will try to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.Philadelphia is 28-27 at home and 59-53 overall. The Phillies are 19-10 in games decided by one run.Washington is 32-24 in road games and 55-58 overall. The Nationals have gone 24-12 in games when they did not give up a home run.Monday’s game is the eighth meeting between these teams this season. The Phillies are up 5-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber is second on the Phillies with 46 extra base hits (12 doubles, a triple and 33 home runs). Trea Turner is 12 for 42 with a double, a triple, two home runs and three RBIs over the last 10 games.
CJ Abrams leads the Nationals with a .287 batting average, and has 21 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs, 42 walks and 85 RBIs. Dylan Crews is 12 for 37 with two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 3-7, .244 batting average, 4.38 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
