Cole Hamels and Doug Fister are good pitchers, but this total is just plain too low considering the circumstances and bullpens.



The Nationals are healthier with Jayson Werth back in the lineup and are out of their early-season hitting slump scoring 17 runs and banging out 22 hits during their past two games. They just blasted a left-hander, Wade Miley, on Wednesday. Now they get their second straight southpaw in Hamels.



The Phillies are well acquainted with Fister, having just faced him on Saturday. The Nationals are weak defensively and missing key components of their bullpen.



Philadelphia has proven vulnerable with its setup men and closer Jonathan Papelbon's fastball isn't what it used to be.



Another plus is the wind blowing out 10-12 mph.