Phillies vs Nationals Rivalry Renewed | Washington Nationals News

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On September 15th, the Phillies are heading into a series against the Nationals, and they've been pretty dominant against them lately, winning eight out of their last 11 matchups. Philly just snapped a three-game losing streak with a solid nine to four win over the Braves on Sunday, where JT.

Realmuto really showed up, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. They put up 16 hits in that game, which is their highest total since August 6th, when they also had 16 against Washington.

Meanwhile, the Nationals have been on a bit of a hot streak themselves, winning three in a row after taking down the Angels. They scored six runs in each of their last two victories. Pitcher Jake Irvin had a good outing, striking out six over five innings, and the offense saw contributions from nine different players, including Daylen Lyle, who hit a triple.

This series kicks off Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m., Eastern Time at Nationals Park. The Phillies are sitting at 83 wins and 67 losses, while the Nationals are at 70 wins and 81 losses. It's worth noting that the Phillies won their last meeting with Washington 7-3 back on August 6th, but this time around, they won't have. Home field advantage. Looking at the probable starters, the Phillies are set to pitch Christopher Sánchez, who's had a strong season with 17 wins and a two-point. Seven-nine earned run average. The Nationals are countering with Jackson Kent, who's had a tougher go of it this year with a one-and-four record and a 6.59 earned run average. It's going to be interesting to see if the Nationals can keep their winning momentum going at home against the Phillies team that's had their number. Recently, the change in venue could definitely play a role, and it's always a battle when these two division rivals face off. Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.