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Phillies hope dramatic win helps end offensive woes

May 21, 2008 - 1:43 PM Philadelphia (25-22) at Washington (20-27) 7:10 pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Ticker) - Now that the Philadelphia Phillies have put their scoreless streak behind them, they will look to get their offense rolling when they face the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series.

Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs' bloop single scored Eric Bruntlett in the ninth inning to end the Phillies' 17-inning scoreless streak in a 1-0 triumph over the Nationals on Tuesday.

Dobbs, who leads the majors with nine pinch-hit RBI and 10 pinch hits, is hitting .455 in that role this season. Dobbs' hit also helped Philadelphia end its three-game losing streak.

The Phillies will send Jamie Moyer (3-3, 4.89 ERA) to the mound. The 45-year-old Moyer gave up three runs and seven hits with two walks and five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings during Friday's 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

He will be opposed by lefthander Matt Chico (0-5, 6.07), who will be making his first start after being relegated to the bullpen after starting the campaign with five straight losses.

The 24-year-old Chico allowed just one run and six hits over 6 1/3 frames in his three appearances out of the pen. He has pitched more than six innings just once this season.