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Phillies Poised for Redemption in Series Finale Against Nationals

In this article, we provide a prediction for the final game of a three-game series between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies, division rivals competing in the City of Brotherly Love. The Nationals won the opening game of the series on Friday with a 5-4 victory. The outcome of the middle game on Saturday was pending at the time of publication. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +223 | Phillies -250
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (+118) | Phillies -1.5 (-142)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 71%.

Washington Nationals

On Friday night, the Washington Nationals rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies to win their third straight game in the series opener. The Nationals, currently 53-75 and in last place in the NL East, are 21 games behind the Phillies for the division lead and 15 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff picture. Against Philadelphia, Washington had a strong offensive performance, finishing with eight hits. James Wood, Dylan Crews, and Daylen Lile each had two hits, with Riley Adams hitting a home run. Pitcher Cade Cavalli threw six innings, allowing three runs, but did not factor in the decision. P.J. Poulin earned the win with two scoreless innings. In the series finale, Jake Irvin is set to make his 27th start of the season. Irvin has a 8-8 record with a 5.30 ERA and will be looking to bounce back after taking a loss in his last start against the Mets. Irvin has struggled in his career against the Phillies, with an 0-4 record and a 6.10 ERA in seven starts. He will be looking to improve upon his performance and secure a much-needed win for the Nationals.

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia's four-game win streak came to an end as they fell to Washington in the opening game of their series on Friday night. Despite the loss, the Phillies entered Saturday with a 74-54 record and a six-game lead over the Mets in the NL East. Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott had strong performances at the plate, with J.T. Realmuto and Stott hitting home runs in a losing effort. Taijuan Walker had a solid outing on the mound, but it was Jhoan Duran who was credited with the loss. Ranger Suarez is set to start the next game for the Phillies, coming off a recent win where he performed well against the Mariners. Suarez has had mixed results in his last few starts but has a solid track record against the Nationals. Overall, Suarez has a good history at Citizens Bank Park and will look to help Philadelphia bounce back from their recent loss.

Nationals Win Opening Game Against Phillies, But Phillies Favored to Take Series Finale

The Washington Nationals secured a victory in the opening game of this series, thanks in part to an error by Realmuto that allowed the winning run to score. Despite their recent success against the Phillies, the Nationals sit at the bottom of the NL East. Irvin's struggles with home runs this season may pose a challenge for the team. On the other hand, the Phillies boast a formidable lineup that has the potential to quickly turn things around in their favor. Suarez demonstrated a strong performance in his previous start against the Mariners and has a history of success against the Nationals. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Philadelphia Phillies in this upcoming match, as they are favored to emerge victorious in the series finale.

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