Phillies
Eickhoff Eyes Series Victory in Easter Sunday Finale
Published16 Apr 2017
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Frank Klose, Sports Talk Philly editor 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their four-game skid Saturday afternoon on Jackie Robinson Day, and they look to take a series win against the Nationals on Easter Sunday.
Phillies starter Jared Eickhoff will take the mound, winless but with a 1.98 earned run average. He will be opposed by former Phillies farmhand Gio Gonzalez, who sports an 0.69 earned run average.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (3-7) | Washington Nationals (6-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Jerad Eickhoff | LHP | Gio Gonzalez | ||
| (0-1, 1.98 ERA) | (1-0, 0.69 ERA) | ||||
Gonzalez has allowed just two earned runs all season. Eickhoff has generally been effective against the Nationals in his career, allowing just five earned runs in 19 innings.
Starting Lineups:
| Philadelphia Phillies (3-7) | Washington Nationals (6-4) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 1 | CF | Adam Eaton | L |
| 2 | RF | Daniel Nava | S | 2 | 3B | Anthony Rendon | R |
| 3 | 3B | Maikel Franco | R | 3 | RF | Bryce Harper | L |
| 4 | 1B | Tommy Joseph | R | 4 | 2B | Daniel Murphy | L |
| 5 | C | Cameron Rupp | R | 5 | 1B | Adam Lind | L |
| 6 | CF | Aaron Altherr | R | 6 | RF | Jayson Werth | R |
| 7 | LF | Brock Stassi | L | 7 | C | Matt Wieters | S |
| 8 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 8 | SS | Wilmer Difo | S |
| 9 | P | Jerad Eickhoff | R | 9 | P | Gio Gonzalez | |
Broadcast Information:
- First pitch: 1:35 p.m.
- TV: CSN
- Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
Game Notes:
- Brock Stassi makes his first ever start in the outfield.
- The Nationals will rest Ryan Zimmerman.
- The Phillies are giving Odubel Herrera his first day off this season.
