Kendrick gets ball for opener vs. Nats

The Phillies' reign as National League East champions has lasted for five years. During most of that time, they have dominated the lowly Nationals. Both of those trends could be changing, but not without some drama — and perhaps, the beginnings of a legitimate rivalry. The teams kick off a three-game series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park.

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Phillies Are Surging as Nationals Make First Visit to Philadelphia: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Washington Nationals make their first trip of the season to Philadelphia, and while the Phillies are still sitting in last place in the NL East, they’re starting to look dangerous. The Phils had won six straight before dropping the final two games of their interleague series with the Boston Red Sox, and they enter this series having climbed up to a .500 record.

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