US EditionTurner leads Phillies against the Nationals following 5-hit game
Trea Turner has a .378 average with 31 hits this August, boosting the Phillies' home record to 40-21 as they face the Nationals in a key National League East series.
- After collecting five hits Wednesday, Shortstop Trea Turner leads the Philadelphia Phillies into a Friday series opener at Citizens Bank Park, aiming to extend a winning streak to five games.
- Trea Turner has been scorching in August, batting.378 with 31 hits in 19 games and recording at least three hits in four of his last five games.
- Philadelphia Phillies arrive at Citizens Bank Park with a 74-53 record and 40-21 home mark, while right-hander Taijuan Walker is lined up to start Friday.
- Against vulnerable starters, opposing starter struggles averaging over seven hits and nearly five runs give the Phillies offense scoring opportunities, while Nationals pitchers must slow Turner to avoid a busy weekend on the basepaths.
- With the Nationals at 5-5, Ranger Suarez looks to build on his strong 6.2 innings last Monday, supporting the Phillies' 48-9 record when scoring at least five runs.
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