Streaking Phillies return home to oppose rising Nationals

The red-hot Philadelphia Phillies will look for their fifth consecutive victory when they host the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Following a come-from-behind, 7-6 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday, the Phillies traveled to Chicago and swept a three-game series against the Cubs. The Phillies extended their road winning streak to nine, their longest stretch of success away from Philadelphia since 1984.

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