Time: 6:05 PM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Team Records & Recent Form
The Philadelphia Phillies enter with a 74–54 overall mark and a dominant 40–22 record at home. The Washington Nationals sit at 53–75 overall and are 27–36 on the road.
Philadelphia holds a slim 6–5 edge in this season series. Over their last 10 games, the Phillies are 5–5, while the Nationals have gone 6–4.
Probable Pitchers
| Team | Starter | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies (home) | Aaron Nola (R) | 1–7, 6.92 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 56 K |
| Washington Nationals (away) | Mitchell Parker (R) | 7–13, 5.90 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 84 K |
Key Players to Watch
- Kyle Schwarber leads Philadelphia with 45 home runs and 109 RBI, boasting a .581 slugging percentage
- Trea Turner paces the Phillies with a .303 batting average, has reached base in each of his last 10 games, and is batting .522 over his past 10 contests
- James Wood tops the Nationals with 26 home runs and a .481 slugging percentage
- C.J. Abrams owns a team-high .265 batting average for Washington this season
What to Watch
- Can Aaron Nola settle in for his first win since May, or will his 6.92 ERA climb higher?
- Will Mitchell Parker extend Washington’s current winning streak to four games?
- How might partly cloudy skies at 85°F with 6 mph southwest winds affect fly-ball carry in the banks of the Delaware?
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 225
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
