Cristopher Sánchez, the Philadelphia Phillies lefty, takes the mound against the Nationals today chasing his 15th win — a total that would lead all of MLB.
Sánchez has been especially sharp at Citizens Bank Park, and he'll look to extend that home dominance against Washington.
Elsewhere on today's slate, Foster Griffin, Dustin May and Luis Castillo are each scheduled to pitch for their new clubs. The outings mark early tests as all three work to establish themselves in new team environments.
The Atlanta Braves enter play chasing their eighth straight win, a run that has sharpened their standing in the league. The Boston Red Sox are on the same track, also looking to push their winning streak to eight games.
With Sánchez closing in on the league's win lead and two clubs riding extended streaks, Tuesday's schedule carries real stakes across the board.
