Phillies open 3-game series at home against the Nationals

Washington Nationals (20-22, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (31-14, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (2-3, 3.55 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (4-3, 2.53 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 65 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Phillies -267, Nationals +217; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Philadelphia has a 16-8 record in home games and a 31-14 record overall. The Phillies have gone 9-4 in games decided by one run. Washington has a 13-12 record in road games and a 20-22 record overall. The Nationals