BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Washington has a 23-37 record in home games and a 49-73 record overall. The Nationals are 10th in the NL with 117 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals open a 4-game series Thursday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The Phillies have dominated the Nats in recent years and have the advantage here on paper. However, the games are played on the field. With Dylan Crews back in the fold, the Nats should have a jolt of energy heading into this series. Comment your Washington Nationals related thoughts down below!