Phillies vs Nationals starting pitchers
- Jake Irvin for Washington Nationals
- Aaron Nola for Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Phillies |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1414 (5th) |
1295 (20th) |
| Batting Average |
.257 (5th) |
.243 (17th) |
| Runs Batted In |
744 (5th) |
618 (25th) |
| Runs |
778 (5th) |
657 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
198 (7th) |
134 (29th) |
| Walks |
512 (7th) |
455 (25th) |
| Stolen Bases |
147 (6th) |
222 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1364 (15th) |
1206 (26th) |
| Pitches |
23634 (13th) |
22607 (28th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
6-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
9-1 |
| 9/26/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
7-4 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
3-0 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
1-0 F/10 |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
9-1 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
9-6 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/23/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
6-2 |
Phillies vs Nationals predictions
As we gear up for the next showdown between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals, all eyes will be on key Phillies players who could sway the game. Trea Turner is expected to maintain his strong performance at the plate, likely contributing significantly with both hits and RBIs given his impressive season stats. On the mound, Aaron Nola appears set to deliver a solid pitching performance. His knack for strike-outs and controlling the game's pace could be crucial, especially in the early innings. Don't overlook Bryce Harper either; his ability to drive in runs and his prowess in clutch situations could certainly light up the scoreboard today.
Turning our focus to the Washington Nationals, young talents like CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. might just step up. Abrams, showing potential with his power hitting, could very well snag a home run or two. Garcia, with his consistency at bat, is likely to contribute with a few critical hits, potentially driving in key runs. Pitcher Jake Irvin, despite facing a tough Phillies lineup, will need to bring his best game, focusing on minimizing walks and home runs, which have been pain points for him this season.
Considering the dynamics and the form of key players, the Philadelphia Phillies seem better positioned to clinch this one. Their lineup depth and the strong season form of their star players like Nola and Turner might prove too much for the Nationals, who have struggled consistently against top-tier teams this season. Expect the Phillies to leverage their offensive strength and pitching stability to end their road losing streak with a win at Nationals Park. What do you think?
Washington Nationals injuries
- Andres Chaparro (3B): paternity
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Joan Adon (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Austin Hays (LF): Day-To-Day
- Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Rodolfo Castro (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Luplow (LF): Day-To-Day
Phillies vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Sun 3:05 PM |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
60% |
