The Washington Nationals look to retain their lead in the NL East, however their task will not be easy as they begin a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night. Here are the lineups for Friday night's.
Phillies
Jimmy Rollins- 6
Juan Pierre- 7
Placido Polanco- 5
Hunter Pence- 9
Shane Victorino- 8
Laynce Nix- 3
Carlos Ruiz- 2
Pete Orr- 4
Kyle Kendrick- 1
Nationals
Ian Desmond- 6
Steve Lombardozzi- 5
Bryce Harper- 7
Jayson Werth- 9
Chad Tracy- 3
Danny Espinosa- 4
Rick Ankiel- 8
Jesus Flores- 2
Stephen Strasburg- 1
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