AP
Terrmel Sledge homered and drove in three runs for the Nationals, who moved during the offseason after 36 seasons as the Montreal Expos. Washington, which hadn't had a major league team since the expansion Senators left for Texas following the 1971 season, plays its home opener April 14 against Arizona.
Lieber allowed three runs and 10 hits to win in his first start since losing Game 6 of the AL championship series for New York against Boston. Lofton, who also played for the Yankees last season, reached four times and scored twice, and Pat Burrell had three hits and two RBIs, helping manager Charlie Manuel win his debut with the Phillies.
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