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Howard looks to impress vs. Nationals

Phillies rookie Spencer Howard (0-1, 6.17 ERA) faces Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde (1-2, 3.57 ERA) tonight at 7:05 ET in the first game of a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park, live on MLB.TV. It will be Howard's fourth start of the season, and the organization's top pitching prospect is still looking for his signature start, not pitching more than 4 2/3 innings in any of his starts.