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The division rival Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Collin Balester will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Balester is 3-6 this season with a 4.83 ERA.
Balester's opponent in this one will be Joe Blanton. The Phillies righthander has a 4.79 ERA to go along with a 8-12 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 59-99 SU
Philadelphia: 89-70 SU
Collin Balester will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Balester is 3-6 this season with a 4.83 ERA.
Balester's opponent in this one will be Joe Blanton. The Phillies righthander has a 4.79 ERA to go along with a 8-12 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 59-99 SU
Philadelphia: 89-70 SU
