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UPCOMING SERIES vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
| Time | Nationals Pitchers | Opponent Pitchers | |
| Monday | 3:05 | Matt Chico (7-9, 4.63) | Brett Myers (5-7, 4.33) |
| Wednesday | 7:05 | Tim Redding (3-6, 3.64) | Cole Hamels (15-5, 3.39) |
| Thursday | 1:05 | Jason Bergmann (6-6, 4.45) | Jamie Moyer (14-12, 5.01) |
Outlook
After saving 21 games in 24 chances last year, Myers makes a return not only to Philadelphia's starting rotation, but as the Opening Day starter. Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman owns Myers (9 for 20, three doubles, a triple and a home run). Phillies 1B Ryan Howard hit eight homers against Washington last year, but NL MVP Jimmy Rollins hit only .220 against the Nationals. Bergmann held the Phillies to a .227 average in three starts at Citizens Bank Park last year. Phillies won 12 of 18 against Washington in 2007.
Nats' Best vs. Philies
Nick Johnson
| AB | HR | RBI | AVG. | OBP. | SLG. |
| 127 | 5 | 17 | .252 | .381 | .441 |
Nats' Worst vs. Phillies
Cristian Guzman
| AB | HR | RBI | AVG. | OBP. | SLG. |
| 74 | 0 | 3 | .243 | .253 | .257 |
THE NEXT THREE
| Time | Opponent | |
| Monday | 3:05 | at Philadelphia |
| Wednesday | 7:05 | at Philadelphia |
| Thursday | 1:05 | at Philadelphia |
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BY THE NUMBERS
0-3
The Nationals' record in their previous three season openers
PERSONNEL DEPT.
RHP Shawn Hill flew into town Saturday night after his three-inning outing in a minor league game. "As I was throwing yesterday, it started to get a little better," Hill said of his right forearm, which has been hampered by soreness. Hill will throw four innings in a game in Viera, Fla., on Thursday, then, if the weather is warm enough, will throw five innings at Class A Potomac before making his season debut April 13 against Atlanta.
QUOTABLE
"I want to win. I want to win sooner than what a lot of people think, and I think we made a lot of strides over the last year or so. That's what you work for."
-- Manager Manny Acta
