Phillies need win over Nationals to remain alive for top seed

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The Philadelphia Phillies need two wins and some help to secure the No. 1 seed in the National League playoffs.

On Saturday afternoon, the Phillies hope to rebound from a lackluster performance when they continue their three-game road set with the Washington Nationals.

After dropping Friday'sseries opener 9-1, Philadelphia (94-66) sits two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (9