On Friday, a matchup of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Washington Nationals (54-101) hosting the Philadelphia Phillies (83-72) at 1:05 PM ET.
The Phillies are a favorite (-176) against the Nationals (+150). The Philadelphia Phillies will hand the ball to Bailey Falter (5-4, 4.21 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Erick Fedde (6-11, 5.34 ERA).
The Phillies’ matchup yesterday versus the Cubs ended in a 2-0 loss. Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 in the defeat, while Ranger Suarez threw six innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits while striking out five en route to taking the loss.
The Nationals defeated the Braves 3-2 Friday. C.J. Abrams led the way offensively after going 3-for-5 with an RBI, and Kyle Finnegan got the win, throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.