Phillies turn to Kendrick in series finale against Nationals

Kyle Kendrick bids for his 11th win of the season against the Nationals on Sunday. (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia)

A 5:05 start time on a Sunday is rather unfamiliar. What was not familiar was Saturday night's result. 

Another bullpen meltdown led to another loss for the Phillies. Despite a four-run second, the offense went silent for the remainder of the game and a five-run seventh, complete with two-run go-ahead home run from Jayson Werth, gave the Nats the lead for good.

The Phillies (52-64) try to salvage Sunday's series fianle as the Nationals (56-60) go for the sweep.

Kyle Kendrick (10-8, 4.36 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies. Kendrick allowed five runs – four earned – in six innings against the Cubs. Kendrick last faced the Nationals on July 11, allowing one run in seven innings in a win. In his career against the Nationals, Kendrick is 5-6 with a 4.42 ERA. At Nationals Park, he is 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA.

The Phillies will face right-hander Stephen Strasburg (5-9, 3.01 ERA). Strasburg allowed two runs over seven innings in his last start, taking the loss. Strasburg faced the Phillies on May 26, allowing one run in eight innings in a win. In his career against the Phillies, Strasburg is 1-1 with a 4.43 ERA. At Nationals Park, he is 12-10 with a 2.65 ERA.

Game notes, lineups and more are available after the jump.

Game Notes:

• The next win will be win No. 1,000 for Charlie Manuel in his managerial career. Manuel is 779-633 in his time with the Phillies. He would be the 59th manager to reach that milestone.
• The Phillies have lost 10 straight road games, having not won on the road since July 19 against the Mets.
• Kevin Frandsen and Jimmy Rollins all have home runs in their careers against Stephen Strasburg. Rollins has the most experience facing Strasburg, going 1-for-12 lifetime.

Phillies lineup

1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Kevin Frandsen 1B
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Domonic Brown LF
5. Darin Ruf RF
6. Cody Asche 3B
7. Erik Kratz C
8. Michael Martinez CF
9. Kyle Kendrick P

Kyle Kendrick will start tonight's game.

Nationals lineup

1. Denard Span CF
2. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
3. Bryce Harper LF
4. Jayson Werth RF
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Adam LaRoche 1B
7. Wilson Ramos C
8. Steve Lombardozzi 2B
9. Stephen Strasburg P

Stephen Strasburg will start tonight's game.

TV: PHL17

Radio: 94 WIP/1210 WPHT

Kevin Durso is a contributor for Philliedelphia. You can follow him on twitter @KDursoPhilsNet.