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Phillies poised to triumph over Nationals in crucial series matchup

In this article, we provide a prediction for the third game of the four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals in Washington D.C. The Nationals won the opening game of the series, and the outcome of the second game is yet to be determined. We analyze the matchup and speculate on which team will gain momentum heading into the series finale. Stay tuned for updates from MLB experts.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -150 | Nationals +128
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+105) | Nationals +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 60%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered their third consecutive loss in the opening game of a recent series against Washington, despite entering the game with a strong 69-52 record and a five-game lead over the Mets in the NL East. Trea Turner and Max Kepler led the team with multiple hits during the game, but the Phillies struggled with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base. Jesus Luzardo took the loss on the mound after allowing three runs over six innings. Taijuan Walker is set to make his 26th appearance of the season for the Phillies, boasting a 4-5 record with a 3.39 ERA. In his last three starts, Walker has performed well, with a 1-0 record and a 1.59 ERA. In his upcoming start against the Nationals, Walker will look to improve his 2-2 record and 3.48 ERA against the team.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals secured their second consecutive victory and fourth win in their last six games with a successful opening game of the set on Thursday night. Despite entering Friday night with a 49-72 record and sitting at the bottom of the NL East, they were able to secure a win against the Phillies. In the game, Paul DeJong hit his fifth home run for the Nationals and Jose Tena drove in the winning run with a two-run single. Pitchers Brad Lord, Shinnosuke Ogasawara, and Cole Henry also contributed to the team's victory. Cade Cavalli will be taking the mound for the Nationals in his third start of the season, having a 3.86 ERA with 9 strikeouts over 9.1 innings of work. Prior to being called up, Cavalli had a 5.35 ERA in the minor leagues.

Phillies poised to triumph over Nationals in crucial series matchup

The outcome of this game in the series appears to be precarious compared to the previous one where Washington emerged victorious. Cavalli, a relatively inexperienced pitcher with only three major league starts, has yet to prove himself after posting an ERA above five in the minors with limited innings per start. The Washington bullpen has faced ongoing challenges throughout the season, which were further exacerbated by the departure of Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline. In comparison, the Phillies boast a powerful lineup led by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, capable of quickly turning the game in their favor. Despite being a pitch-to-contact pitcher, Walker has shown solid performance, which suggests that the Phillies may secure the win in this matchup.

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