Phils-Nationals game notes: Oswalt vs. Lannan

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Phillies (77-41) vs. Nationals (57-61), 7:05 p.m. on WPHL

Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Roy Oswalt (4-7, 3.84) will make his second start since returning from the DL. In his last start, he allowed three runs on 12 hits in a 3-1 loss to the Giants.

Nationals: John Lannan (8-7, 3.56) allowed just one run over six innings of work against the Rockies in his last start. He took a no-decision in the Nats 3-2 victory.

Previous games
Cole Hamels gave up three runs on six hits and a season-high four walks in Friday night's 4-2 defeat to the Nationals.

Head-to-head
The Phils are 6-4 against the Nationals this season, outscoring Washington 39-37.

Who's hot?
In his last eight games, Hunter Pence has 10 hits, including three homers and seven RBIs...Ryan Zimmerman has reached base safely in 20 straight games for the Nats.

Storylines
Chase Utley appeared in his 1,004th game at second base on Friday night, which moved him past Tony Taylor for the franchise record for games by a Phillies second baseman.

Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak was snapped at 19 games with an 0-2 performance Friday.

Sound off
How will Roy Oswalt fare in his second start since returning from the DL?

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