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Phillies Set to Face Nationals with Favorable Odds as Sanchez Dominant On Mound

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Washington Nationals in the continuation of their home series on Saturday. The Phillies have been performing well recently, winning four out of their last five games, including the first game of this series. MacKenzie Gore will be starting for the Nationals, with a current ERA of 4.73, while Cristopher Sanchez will be on the mound for the Phillies, with an ERA of 3.56. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with a line opening at -198 which has remained steady. This article was written prior to Friday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +180 | Phillies -198
• Spread: Nationals -1.5 (-115) | Phillies -1.5 (+104)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 66%.

Washington vs Philadelphia Stats

Washington Nationals

In game one, Washington scored three runs off of eight hits, but ultimately fell to Philadelphia due to pitching struggles. Keibert Ruiz stood out with two home runs, while Mitchell Parker struggled on the mound. LHP MacKenzie Gore will start on Saturday, with a record of 7-10 and an ERA of 4.50. He has shown vulnerabilities on the road and in night games, with opponents hitting over .300 against him. Washington's offense is averaging 4.27 runs per game and has performed better on the road this season. However, they struggle with home runs and are ranked low in home run rate. Despite these challenges, the Nationals have maintained a strong strikeout rate. Overall, Washington is ranked 18th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a record of 55-67 this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies had a strong offensive performance in their recent game, scoring 13 runs on 17 hits with five players recording multiple hits. Weston Wilson and Alec Bohm both hit home runs, with Bohm currently leading the team with a .297 batting average. Pitcher Zack Wheeler had a solid outing, allowing only one run over six innings while striking out six.

Left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sanchez will start the next game for the Phillies after performing well in his recent starts. Despite struggling in July and early August, Sanchez has shown strength at home and in night games. The Phillies have been performing well offensively, ranking 6th in the league for runs scored per game and 5th in batting average. They have excelled at hitting home runs and doubles, especially at Citizens Bank Park. Overall, the Phillies have shown improvement in their offensive performance in August.

On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 7th in offense and 9th in defense, with an overall record of 71-50. Washington has had success in their recent matchups against Philadelphia, winning all three games.

Sanchez's Dominant Pitching and Philadelphia's Explosive Offense Make Them Favorites in Upcoming Matchup

Sanchez has displayed great pitching performances both at home and under the lights this season. Additionally, the Philadelphia team has been exceeding their season average in batting stats for the month of August, consistently hitting home runs and extra-base hits at one of the highest rates in the league. Gore has struggled in terms of allowing home runs and maintaining a high on-base percentage in August, which may contribute to Philadelphia's offensive advantage. With these factors in mind, Philadelphia is favored by -1.5 in this matchup.

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