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Cavalli Secures First Major League Win as Nationals Face Phillies in Three-Game Series

In this article, we analyze the upcoming game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies as they face off in a three-game series in Philadelphia. The Nationals are coming off a win against the Mets, while the Phillies recently swept the Mariners. The Phillies currently hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series, with both teams looking to secure a win. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Phillies prediction. Please note that this article was written before the Nationals' final game against the Mets.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +144 | Phillies -170
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-145) | Phillies -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 63%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals evened their series with the New York Mets with a one-run victory at home on Wednesday night. The Nationals are currently 51-75 and are in last place in the NL East, 22.5 games behind the top spot. They are also 16 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff picture. In the win against New York, Washington finished with seven hits and Josh Bell hit his 16th home run of the season. Pitcher Brad Lord earned the win, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing four runs on seven hits. Jose Ferrer got the save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. Cade Cavalli is starting on the mound for the Nationals, with a 1-0 record and a 2.20 ERA. He earned a win in his last start against the Phillies, pitching seven scoreless innings. This will be his second career start against the Phillies. Prior to being called up, Cavalli had a 4-7 record with a 5.35 ERA in the minors.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Seattle Mariners in an impressive victory, marking their fourth straight win and improving their record to 74-53 with a 6.5-game lead over the Mets in the NL East. Trea Turner led the offensive charge with five runs and two RBI, while Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber each hit home runs in the game. Jesus Luzardo earned the win on the mound, pitching six strong innings with 12 strikeouts. Taijuan Walker will be starting the next game for the Phillies, looking to improve upon his 4-6 record and 3.34 ERA this season. In his last three starts, Walker has shown promise with a 1.45 ERA and nine strikeouts. He will be making his 10th career start against the Nationals and has had mixed success against them in the past. Walker has a 4.52 ERA in 44 career appearances at Citizens Bank Park.

Cavalli Secures First Major League Win as Nationals Face Phillies

The two pitchers faced off at Nationals Park on Saturday, with Cavalli securing his first major league win after pitching seven shutout innings. It may be a challenge for Cavalli to replicate this success against a team that recently scored 40 runs in their last four games. Although Walker delivered a solid performance in his last outing against the Nationals, the Phillies possess a potent lineup capable of explosive play. With a reliable bullpen and a lineup with a track record of success, the Phillies have the edge in this upcoming matchup.

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