Today’s matchup is between the Philadelphia Phillies (27-29) and the Washington Nationals (23-32). The Phillies have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Nationals have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Phillies are starting Zach Eflin (RHP), on the mound who is 3-2 on the season pitching a 4.28 ERA, 3.35 FIP, .332 wOBA, K% of 29.6%, BB% of 6.3%, 87.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.37 WHIP in 48.1 innings pitched.
The Nationals are starting Erick Fedde (RHP), who is 2-3 on the season with a 4.36 ERA, 6.19 FIP, .331 wOBA, K% of 11.8%, BB% of 10.8%, 90.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.45 WHIP in 43.1 innings pitched.
The Phillies are the 29th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Nationals are 18th.
On the hitting side, the Phillies have a .338 wOBA and a .344 OBP. The Nationals have a .328 wOBA and a .334 OBP. The Phillies have 74 HRs this season while the Nationals have 58 HRs.