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Phillies Prepare for Game 2 Against Nationals
It’s Friday, August 16, and the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to take on the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of their weekend series at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies kicked off the series with a dominant 13-3 win over the Nationals in the opener, with Zack Wheeler earning his 12th win of the season. Trea Turner led the charge, going 3-5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
As excitement builds for tonight’s matchup, fans can catch all the action beginning at 6:40 PM EST. The game will be broadcast on MASN2 and NBC10.
In terms of betting, the Phillies have been favored with a money line of -275, while the Nationals stand at +220. The spread is set at Phillies -1.5 and the over/under is at 9 runs.
The Phillies are on a scoring spree, having lit up the scoreboard with 22 runs over their last two games after a shutout earlier in the week. Their home record at Citizens Bank Park this season sits at an impressive 40-22.
On the other side, the Nationals have dropped two consecutive games and have a road record of 27-35. Their overall run differential is sitting at -67.
Tonight’s pitchers are Aaron Nola for the Phillies, with a solid record of 11-6 and an ERA of 3.60, and Patrick Corbin for the Nationals, struggling with a record of 2-12 and an ERA of 5.98.
Some players to watch include Bryce Harper, who has a batting average of .326 against Corbin, and JT Realmuto, who is hitting .371 against him. Alec Bohm has also had success, with a .360 average including 2 home runs in his encounters with Corbin.
