The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of the 4 game series 8-6 with a strong performance in the first half against the Washington Nationals. Last week the Phillies and Nationals faced off and Philadelphia won both of the games played with the third being postponed with a total score 11-5 in the two games. The Phillies have found their groove as of late winning 6 of 7 of their last games. The Philadelphia Phillies are the home team and will be sending out Aaron Nola who has been very good at home versus while on the road, Nola is 3-2 in 6 starts this season with a 3.00 ERA. The Nationals will be starting Patrick Corbin who is 2-2 in 6 starts with a 3.82 ERA. Patrick Corbin is coming off one of his better games as of late against the Phillies but prior he wasn't too hot. The Phillies have been playing well as of late and will be at home right where Nola prefers.
Washington Nationals:
Record: 12-20
Last 10 Games: 3-7
Streak: l3
Philadelphia Phillies:
Record: 15 -15
Last 10 Games: 6-4
Streak: w1