After taking two of three from the Yankees, the Phillies are now back home taking on the division-leading Washington Nationals.
22-year-old rookie phenom Maikel Franco carried the club in their first two games against the Yanks, racking up six hits in eight at-bats with three homers and an amazing 10 RBIs. It was a great showcase on baseball’s grandest, most storied stage.
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However, despite Franco’s performance, there is another player who could be more integral in this weekend’s series. That player is the new starting 2nd baseman, Cesar Hernandez.