MLB 2025 Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals: Schedule, prediction and more
Philadelphia Phillies will be taking on the Washington Nationals in a high-stakes Major League Baseball (MLB) game on Thursday after two straight disappointing playoff exits.
Leading the way for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who was a runner-up for the Cy Young Award during the last season. This was his second time in the last four years.
Wheeler is pitted against MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals. Gore was taken from the San Diego Padres during the 2022 Juan Soto trade, Inquirer reported.
MLB 2025 Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals: Standings and Ranks
Looking at the numbers on board, the Phillies continue to remain more effective, scoring 6.50 runs a game, while finishing third in the league.
On the other hand, the Nationals stood at 18th place, with an average score of 5.32 runs a game. At .260, the Phillies have a higher batting average than the Nationals (.251).
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Moreover, the Phillies remain proficient when it comes to getting on base, having .370 OBP — second-best in the league. The Nationals are on the 17th position with .336 OBP.
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Philadelphia Phillies: MLB 2025 Opening Day roster
For the side, Jesús Luzardo is the headliner during offseason and slots into the team's starting rotation, considered among the best in the sport.
During the last season, the Phillies starters had 16 fWAR, which is the Fangraphs' Wins Above Replacement. They were placed on the third position in the majors, only behind the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals.
In the All-Star rotation, Luzardo is joined by Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suárez.
Meanwhile, Zack Wheeler is expected to