Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Series Preview (4/15-4/17)

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Apr 13, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) watches his home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

After sweeping the Braves in a four-game series, the Philadelphia Phillies are next for the Nats at Citizens Bank Park

Yes, the Nationals’ 7-1 start is one of the best in team history. Washington just wrapped up a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves at home. It was a great series that showed off the potential of this lineup and the consistency of the starting pitching.

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But don’t over-celebrate. There likely won’t be anything of substance on the team until April 29 when the Nats visit the St. Louis Cardinals. The first month’s schedule features only five games against non-division opponents, and three of those are against the struggling Twins. Washington doesn’t play the co-favorite New York Mets until May 17.

A three-game series against Philidelphia begins tonight at Citizens Bank Park. Washington came on top of the head-to-head matchup last season with a 12-7 record. The Phillies are a rebuilding squad expected to be at the bottom of the barrel along with the Braves this season. However, they’ve won three in a row and own a 5-5 record thus far.