Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ET / 3:45 PM PT
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, MASN, MLB.tv
Team Snapshot
| Team | Philadelphia Phillies | Washington Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 69–51 (1st in NL East) | 48–72 (5th in NL East) |
| Last 10 Games | 7–3 | 4–6 |
| Road/Home | 32–30 (road) | 22–36 (home) |
| Season Series | Phillies lead 4–2 |
Pitching Matchup
- Phillies: Jesús Luzardo (11–5, 4.20 ERA, 151 K, 1.35 WHIP)
- Nationals: Brad Lord (3–6, 3.28 ERA, 70 K, 1.21 WHIP)
Both starters are coming off strong outings with 1.50 ERAs. Luzardo has been a strikeout machine, while Lord has quietly impressed in his rookie campaign.
Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 42 HR, 18 doubles, .541 SLG
- J.T. Realmuto: 10-for-36, 3 doubles in last 10 games
- Bryson Stott: Key contact hitter, .270 AVG
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 25 HR, .486 SLG
- Paul DeJong: 3 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games
- Daylen Lile: Game-winning RBI vs. Royals on Wednesday
Game Outlook
- The Phillies are looking to rebound after two straight losses to Cincinnati, where they were outscored 14–1.
- Washington snapped a losing streak with a dramatic 8–7 win over Kansas City, highlighted by a Nathaniel Lowe grand slam and Lile’s clutch ninth-inning RBI.
- Despite the disparity in records, both teams enter with momentum and solid recent pitching.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 210
Washington Nationals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025
