The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Scott Olsen will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Lefthander Olsen is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be JA Happ. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 245-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total is sitting at 9½.
Shane Victorino homered and drove in five runs to lead the Phillies over the Nationals 14-7 on Wednesday. The Phillies won that game as -190 favorites, and the 21 runs sailed OVER the posted total of (10).
Nelson Figueroa tossed 3 1-3 innings of relief for starter Kyle Kendrick and gave up just one earned run in picking up the win.
Jason Bergmann gave up a pair of runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 3-5 SU
Philadelphia: 7-1 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Milwaukee, Friday, April 16
Philadelphia home to Florida, Friday, April 16
