The Philadelphia Phillies (71-50) will try to keep the good vibes rolling on Friday night when they host the Washington Nationals (55-67) for the second game of their four-game NL East series at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies crushed the visitors on Thursday in the series opener, logging 17 hits in a 13-3 rout. None were bigger than Weston Wilson's four hits to complete the 10th cycle in Phillies history. Wilson completed the cycle in the eighth inning on a double that deflected off the diving Alex Call's glove in right field.
Almost overshadowed by the early offense was Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, who was steady as always, going six innings with six strikeouts and allowing two runs (one earned). The ace picked up his 12th win, lowering his ERA to 2.72 and his WHIP to 0.98.
The big win added another game to the Phillies' lead in the NL East, as they now sit 7.0 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves again. They also leapfrogged the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL by 0.5 games.
Phillies vs. Nationals probable pitchers, August 16
- Aaron Nola (11-6) will take the mound for the Phillies tonight with a 3.60 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 24 starts. He has had a rough start to August, going 0-2 and allowing a combined seven earned runs on 17 hits over 11 innings. In his two starts against the Nationals this year, Nola has given up two earned runs on four hits with nine strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings.
- Patrick Corbin (2-12) will counter for the Nationals today. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 5.98 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 24 starts. He has a 7.20 ERA through two August starts. The last time Corbin faced the Phillies in April, he took the loss after giving up four runs on nine hits over six innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 16
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. LF Weston Wilson
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Washington Nationals starting lineup, August 16
- 1. RF Alex Call
- 2. SS CJ Abrams
- 3. LF James Wood
- 4. DH Andrés Chaparro
- 5. C Keibert Ruiz
- 6. 2B Luis García Jr.
- 7. 1B Juan Yepez
- 8. 3B José Tena
- 9. CF Jacob Young
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET.
- NBC 10 will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Nationals broadcast will be on MASN 2.
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Nationals fans can tune into the game on 106.7 The Fan and DC 87.7.