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Nationals Seek Upset Against Division-Leading Phillies
22 Aug
Summary
- Nationals and Phillies set to face off in series
- Phillies lead NL East, Nationals in 5th place
- Cavalli and Walker the probable starting pitchers
On Friday, August 18, 2025, the Washington Nationals will travel to Philadelphia to face the division-leading Phillies in a series that could have significant implications for the NL East standings. The Nationals, currently in fifth place in the division with a 52-75 record, will be looking to pull off an upset against the Phillies, who lead the NL East with a 74-53 record.
The probable starting pitchers for the game are Cade Cavalli for the Nationals and Taijuan Walker for the Phillies. Cavalli has a 2.20 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in his first season with the Nationals, while Walker has a 3.34 ERA and 1.29 WHIP for the Phillies.
The Phillies have been a dominant team at home this season, posting a 40-21 record at Citizens Bank Park. They are also 48-9 in games where they have scored at least five runs. The Nationals, on the other hand, have been better on the road, going 19-11 in games where they have hit at least two home runs.
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This series will be the 11th meeting between the two teams this season, with the Phillies currently leading the season series 6-4. The Nationals will be looking to close the gap and potentially pull off an upset against the division leaders.
