Losers of three straight for the first time since last August, the Phils turn to ace Cole Hamels tonight to stop the bleeding. Washington counters with Jason Bergmann, who gave a Hamels-like performance in his most recent start last Thursday against the Mets: seven innings, three hits, no runs. Of course, Hamels one-upped him that evening with his first career shutout, a 5-0 blanking of the Braves.
The Phils lineup tonight, per Zolecki:
1) Jimmy Rollins, SS
2) Shane Victorino, CF
3) Chase Utley, 2B
4) Ryan Howard, 1B
5) Pat Burrell, LF
6) Geoff Jenkins, RF
7) Pedro Feliz, 3B
8) Carlos Ruiz, C
9) Cole Hamels, P
Weather is expected to be clear for the game.