Washington Nationals vs
Philadelphia PhilliesPredictions & Preview

Washington Nationals poised for success against struggling Philadelphia Phillies

Washington will be looking to secure their second consecutive road series win as they face off against Philadelphia in the second game of their three-game series. Nationals' Jake Irvin will take the mound with a 2-0 record and 3.19 ERA, while the Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sanchez, who holds a 2-1 record and 3.42 ERA. Philadelphia has a strong recent record against Washington, going 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. The Phillies currently lead the season series 2-1. The betting favorite in this matchup is Philadelphia, opening at -230 and now standing at -215. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +190 | Phillies -215
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-112) | Phillies -1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 68%.

Washington vs Philadelphia Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have shown improvement in their performance over the past week, winning four of their last seven games. Despite losing their first series to the Phillies, they aim to even up the season series in their upcoming game on Wednesday. The team's offensive statistics include an average of 4.24 runs per game (15th in the league), a .241 batting average (17th), a .307 on-base percentage (21st), and a .389 slugging percentage (14th). Keibert Ruiz leads the team with a .309 batting average, while James Wood leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, Washington is giving up 5.17 runs per game (27th), with opponents having a .262 batting average against them (26th). The team's ERA is 5.12 (27th) and WHIP is 1.43 (25th). Despite a power ranking of 21, Washington's offense ranks 16th, defense 27th, and the team holds a 13-17 record for the season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies recently bounced back from a series loss to the Mets with a series win against the Cubs. They currently hold the second spot in the NL East standings, trailing the Mets by 4.5 games. The team will aim to narrow this lead with a victory in their upcoming game on Wednesday.

Philadelphia's offensive stats show that they average 4.42 runs per game, ranking them 14th in the league. Their batting average of .249 places them 11th in the league, while their .338 on-base percentage ranks third. However, their .375 slugging percentage is 22nd in the league. Bryson Stott leads the team with a .292 batting average, while Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs (seven) and RBI (18).

Defensively, the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.43 runs per game, ranking them 18th in the league. Opposing teams have a .254 batting average against Philadelphia, which is 23rd in the league. Their ERA of 4.11 places them 17th, while their WHIP of 1.32 is 19th.

In their most recent start, Sanchez gave up two hits and four runs in two innings, resulting in a 5-1 loss to the Mets. He holds a record of 2-2 with a 3.80 ERA in 10 games against Washington. The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a power ranking of 20 and have an overall record of 16-13. Washington has recently won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Philadelphia.

Washington Nationals poised for success against struggling Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals have demonstrated their strong performance by winning four out of their last seven games, contrasting with the Philadelphia Phillies who have suffered losses in five of their last seven games. Washington's advantage in this upcoming match-up stems from their proficiency in hitting against left-handed pitchers, while Philadelphia's pitcher, Sanchez, has shown inconsistency by conceding six runs in his recent three starts, and seven runs in his last two home starts. Combined with Philadelphia's below-average bullpen, the Nationals are poised to continue their success. Conversely, Philadelphia may struggle offensively due to Washington's pitcher, Irvin, who has excelled by allowing only three runs in his most recent three starts, including two road starts. It is recommended to place a bet on Washington winning.

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