Washington at Philadelphia

It's the 10th straight road game for bad Washington squad that is #25 in runs scored and #24 in slugging, while the pitching staff is second to last in team ERA (5.05). 38-year-old Anibal Sanchez (4.56 ERA) takes the mound and Washington is 12-32 after six or more straight road games, plus 11-45 versus divisional opponents. Philadelphia is sixth in the majors in runs scored and fifth in slugging. The Phillies play their sixth consecutive home contest and are 22-7 after five or more straight home games. Batters are hitting .223 off starter Aaron Nola (3.35 ERA), who has 200 Ks in 177 innings and just 24 walks in 27 starts. In 21 innings against Washington this season, Nola has a 1.66 ERA. And Philadelphia is on a 21-5 run versus Washington, including seven straight home victories. Play Philadelphia.