MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (70-53) vs. Washington Nationals (50-73)

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Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel and MLB.TV
Radio: 94WIP / WDEL 101.7 FM / MLB Audio

Matchup Overview

  • Season Series: Phillies lead 5–4
  • Last Game: Nationals won 2–0 on Saturday behind a clutch James Wood double
  • Win Probability: Phillies 61.2% Nationals 38.8%
  • Betting Odds: Phillies -198 ML Nationals +165 ML O/U 10 runs

Key Storylines

  • Pitching Duel:
    • Phillies: Aaron Nola (1–7, 6.16 ERA) returns from IL
    • Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7–13, 5.55 ERA) looks to build on recent form
  • Offensive Trends:
    • Phillies have dropped 4 of last 5, scoring just 2 runs total in last two games
    • Nationals have won 2 of 3 in the series, including Saturday’s shutout
  • Top Performers:
  • Phillies: Trea Turner (.289 AVG, 27 2B, 12 HR), J.T. Realmuto (11-for-35 last 10 games)
  • Nationals: James Wood (25 HR), Paul DeJong (4 HR, 8 RBI last 10 games)

Team Comparison (Last 10 Games)

CategoryPhilliesNationals
Record5–55–5
Batting Avg.225.246
ERA3.244.34
Runs Scored3537
Home Runs911

Injury Report

  • Phillies: Zack Wheeler (blood clot), Alec Bohm (ribcage), Aaron Nola (ankle – active today)
  • Nationals: Keibert Ruiz (concussion), Trevor Williams, DJ Herz, Josiah Gray – all on IL

GAME ODDS

Philadelphia Phillies                      – 205

Washington Nationals                   10

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 16, 2025