WASHINGTON - Brad Lidge, who is a Christian and attended the University of Notre Dame, said he was happy that President Obama was scheduled to speak at graduation today. 

The Philadelphia Phillies had lost three straight series coming into this weekend. 

Playing two after a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching. 

Playing two after a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching. 

Maybe someday, theWashingtonNationals will find the right combination of bargain relievers and young arms to fill out their bullpen, and assemble a group that won't stand in the way of the team's potent offense. 

Playing a doubleheader following a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching. 

WASHINGTON - ThePhillies continued playing their Baseball version of the old carnival game Whac-A-Mole last night at Nationals Park, where they managed to pull out a 10-6 win over Washington in 12 innings. 

WASHINGTON - Ten days ago, New York Mets ace JohanSantana mowed down thePhillies in a 1-0 win. 

--LHP J. 

--LHP J. 

Faced with the opportunity to finally meet President Barack Obama on Friday, Jimmy Rollins wasn't sure what he'd say to the man for whom he helped campaign in early November. 

--LF Raul Ibanez explained the Phillies' five-game, team-wide offensive slump thusly: "It's like a yawn. 

It looked likePhillies center fielder Shane Victorino was doing some spring cleaning when he grabbed a bunch of bats from his locker and tossed them onto the clubhouse floor before Thursday's game. 

There's something about playing in a doubleheader that energizes Ryan Howard. 

A long day for the Philadelphia Phillies that began with a White House visit in the morning ended with a 10-6 victory over the Washington Nationals in 12 innings Friday night.