Phillies, Nationals ready for rubber match in NL East rivalry

It isn't so much a celebration for the Philadelphia Phillies, but they might go into Sunday's game at the Washington Nationals with a more positive mindset.

The Phillies have ended a five-game losing streak. That might have been the first step toward turning things around.

"So far this year we've struggled a little bit to start the season, but I expected us to turn it around like we did last year," said Rob Thomson, who