4:05 pm
June 5

Nationals @ Phillies

Who will WIN this matchup?

Washington Nationals (24-30)

@ Philadelphia Phillies (26-30)

 

Starting Pitchers:

Ross (WSH): 2-5; 5.40 ERA

Howard (PHI) 0-1; 5.56 ERA

 

Current odds:

Washington Nationals: (+115)

Philadelphia Phillies: (-125)

 

• After a strong four-game series on the road against the Atlanta Braves, Soto ripped a key solo home run in the Washington Nationals’ 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The Nationals will look for their second straight victory in this three-game series on Saturday.

• The Nationals will send Joe Ross (2-5, 5.40 ERA) to the mound for his 11th start. Ross gave up three hits and four runs in five innings in his last start against the Braves on May 31. For Ross’ career against the Phillies, he’s 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in six games, four starts.

• One game after scoring 17 runs on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phillies’ offense stalled against Max Scherzer. The Phillies managed only six hits, and Andrew McCutchen was the lone player with two hits. Still, the Phillies refuse to be fazed by their inconsistent play, especially with Bryce Harper (wrist) and Didi Gregorius (elbow) still out of the lineup.

• Spencer Howard (0-1, 5.56 ERA) will make his third start of the season for the Phillies. Howard has a 3.86 ERA in the previous two starts. Howard has one career start against the Nationals, giving up five hits and two runs in five innings last season (3.60 ERA). Howard’s velocity has been an issue this season as it has dropped significantly after the first few innings.

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Washington Nationals
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