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Gamethread 9/21: Phillies at Nationals (6:05)

The first game of the last week of the first season of the decade.

MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

The Phils head to D.C. as the #7 seed in the NL, just 12 game ahead of the #8 seed (Reds), and the two other teams the Reds are tied with (Brewers and Giants).

For the Phillies:

After leaving yesterday’s game early, Bryce Harper feels well enough to bat, at least, and he’s DH-ing tonight. Andrew McCutchen gets the night off.

For the Nationals:

Team stats for both, as we start the final week of the season: