This is a 10* play on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Few would have expected that the Phillies would have a better record than the Nats after the first week of the season, but Washington has really struggled at the plate during a 1-3 start. It doesn't get any easier tonight, as the Philles send their ace to the mound.

Cole Hamels will toe the slab for the home team, looking to bounce back from a poor showing in his first start. Hamels has pitched very well against the Nats, with a record of 5-4 with a 2.50 ERA in a dozen starts since 2012.

The Nats hand the ball to Doug Fister, who makes his 2015 debut for Washington. The right-hander had a fantastic season last year, but struggled against Philly. He was rocked for five runs on 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings in his only appearance at Citizen's Bank Park.

With Jason Werth and Anthony Rendon still sideline for the Nats, the offense has been pretty quite for Washington.

Take PHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule