Nationals bring win streak into matchup with the Phillies

Washington Nationals (53-75, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (74-54, first in the NL East)

Philadelphia; Saturday, 6:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-13, 5.90 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 84 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (1-7, 6.92 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia has a 40-22 record in home games and a 74-54 record overall. Phillies hitters have a collective .423 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the NL.

Washington has a 53-75 record overall and a 27-36 record in road games. The Nationals are 24-59 in games when they have allowed a home run.

Saturday's game is the 12th time these teams meet this season.