Rarely in baseball — with teams compiled of 25 different players — does one series put the spotlight on an individual player. That’s exactly what the storylines will be when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Washington Nationals for both teams’ second series of the young season. This series, of course, marks the return of Bryce Harper to the city he called home for the first seven years of his career.
How to watch Phillies vs. Nationals
- Game: Wednesday, April 3 at 1:00 P.M. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Where: Nationals Park; Washington, D.C.
- Streaming: fuboTV (watch for free)
The reception the Phillies slugger receives upon his return to Nationals Park should be fascinating. Will the Washington faithful be bitter that Harper reportedly spurned their team for a better offer in a bigger market? Or will they put his exit behind them and show appreciation for the great work and memories he provided them for so long? This will surely be the major talking point throughout this series.
Taking a backseat to Harper-mania is the fact that these two teams have designs on winning the National League East. The Phils started the season off on the best of notes, sweeping the defending division champions, the Atlanta Braves, in their first series of the year. Meanwhile, the Nats are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2018, but haven’t gotten off to the best of starts. They dropped two of three to the New York Mets to begin their campaign. This series could very well set the tone for the division for the rest of the season.
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