Phillies open 10-game homestand against Roark, division-leading Nationals

By: Matt Rappa, managing editor

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (26-24) will begin a 10-game homestand against the division-leading Washington Nationals (30-21) Monday evening at Citizens Bank Park, a Memorial Day matchup which features 29-year old right-handers Tanner Roark and Jeremy Hellickson in what will be their 11th starts of the season each.

The Phillies — who trail the Nationals by 3.5 games in the National League East — have lost seven of their last nine games, outscored 39-24 by their opponents.

Starting Pitching Matchup:

Tanner Roark — Age: 29;

• Last Start: May 25, 2016, vs. NYM: L, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, HR
• Career vs. PHI: (2-5), 8 G, 6 GS, 35.2 IP, 38 H, 22 R, 22 ER, 6 BB, 27 SO, 4 HR, 4.31 ERA

Jeremy Hellickson — Age: 29;

• Last Start: May 24, 2016, at DET: L, 7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, 7 SO
• Career vs. WSN: (1-2), 4 G, 4 GS, 20.1 IP, 18 H, 14 R, 13 ER, 12 BB, 17 SO, 3 HR, 5.75 ERA

Starting Lineups:

Broadcast Information:

• First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
• TV: CSN
• Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP

Game Notes:

• The Phillies have dropped eight of their last 10 games against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, outscored and outhit 60-29 and 107-70, respectively.

• In 31 career games at Citizens Bank Park, Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper is batting .325/.385/.692 with 21 runs scored, 20 singles, four doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 12 walks and 23 runs-batted-in.
• Active members of the Phillies are batting .283/.333/.415 lifetime against Roark with 12 runs-batted-in over 58 plate appearances.

What's Next:

• Tuesday, May 31, 2016: vs. Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
• Citizens Bank Park
  
• RHP Joe Ross (4-4, 2.52 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (4-3, 2.86 ERA)
• TV: CSN; Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP