Washington D.C. - Today, the Washington Nationals open a five-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This series will mark the first matchup between the two National League East clubs this season. This five-game series — including Friday’s doubleheader — caps off a run of 31 games in 31 days for Washington that began on May 20 at Milwaukee. The Nationals enjoyed an off day in Miami on June 6 and will have days off on Monday and Thursday of next week.

Washington Nationals Game Notes

  • The Nationals and Phillies will face off 19 times in 2022 (9 in D.C., 10 in PHI).
  • Since joining the Washington Nationals on June 1, SS Luis García he ranks 11th in the National League with a .352 batting average.
  • Lane Thomas is 17-for-49 (.347) with three doubles, four homers, eight RBI, seven walks, and 15 runs scored in 12 June games. Thomas has hit safely in eight of the 12, with seven multi-hit games.
  • Juan Soto has recorded seven RBI across his last five games. Prior to this, Soto has had seven RBI across his previous 10 games, 9 of his last 13 hits have been extra-base hits (4 2B, 5 HR).

Washington Nationals Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies

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