Phillies Set Four-Man Rotation for Washington Series
Philadelphia lines up Nola, Luzardo, Painter, and Sánchez to start against the Nationals across a four-game series.
The Phillies have announced their probable starters for an upcoming four-game series against Washington. Aaron Nola draws the Monday start, followed by Jesús Luzardo on Tuesday. Cristopher Painter takes the Wednesday slot, with Ranger Suárez replaced by Sixto Sánchez on Thursday. The rotation was reported by Phillies beat reporter Todd Zolecki.
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