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Nationals Seek Upset Against Division-Leading Phillies
23 Aug
Summary
- Nationals on a 3-game win streak
- Phillies have a 40-22 home record
- Nola and Parker set to start for their teams
As of August 23rd, 2025, the Washington Nationals are set to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a crucial NL East division matchup. The Nationals, currently sitting in fifth place in the division with a 53-75 record, have managed to string together a 3-game win streak and will be looking to pull off an upset against the division-leading Phillies.
The pitching matchup for this game features Mitchell Parker of the Nationals, who has a 7-13 record and a 5.90 ERA, against Aaron Nola of the Phillies, who has struggled this season with a 1-7 record and a 6.92 ERA. The Phillies, who hold a 74-54 record overall and a 40-22 record at home, will be aiming to extend their dominance at Citizens Bank Park and maintain their lead atop the NL East standings.
Key players to watch in this game include Trea Turner of the Phillies, who has been on a tear lately, going 23-for-47 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. For the Nationals, James Wood has been a bright spot, leading the team with 26 home runs and a .481 slugging percentage.
