Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Washington Nationals, August 17
The lineups are set as the Phillies go for the series win against the Nationals on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies (72-50) will try to secure the series win on Saturday against the Washington Nationals (55-68) at Citizens Bank Park. After a Kyle Schwarber grand slam in Wednesday's 9-5 win and a Weston Wilson cycle in Thursday's 13-3 rout, the Phillies had a new hero in a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win on Friday.
Trea Turner's breakout from his second-half slump couldn't have come at a better time as he singled off the left field wall in the bottom of the ninth on Friday to give the Phillies their third straight victory. The shortstop has racked up seven hits in the last two games since getting a day off on Wednesday to get himself right.
Phillies starter Aaron Nola went 6 2/3 of shutout ball, scattering seven hits and two walks while striking out four. He left with a 2-0 lead but didn't get the win after closer Carlos Estévez let the Nationals tie it in the top of the ninth. Luckily, the Phillies bats came through to send everyone, except the Nationals, home happy. The good vibes are back in Philly.
Phillies vs. Nationals probable pitchers, August 17
- Cristopher Sánchez (8-8) will take the ball for the Phillies. The lefty has a 3.63 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 23 starts. He had a rough time out in his last start against the Diamondbacks, giving up seven runs on 12 hits over 4 2/3 innings. In his two starts against the Nationals this year, Sánchez has a 3.97 ERA with nine strikeouts over 11 1/3 innings.
- MacKenzie Gore (7-10) will start for the Nationals. The 25-year-old left-hander has a 4.50 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 24 starts. He has given up 10 runs, only four earned, in two August starts. Gore is 1-0 against the Phillies this season, with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts over 12 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, August 17
- 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. LF Weston Wilson
- 8. 2B Edmundo Sosa
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Washington Nationals starting lineup, August 17
- 1. RF Alex Call
- 2. SS CJ Abrams
- 3. 1B Juan Yepez
- 4. LF James Wood
- 5. DH Andrés Chaparro
- 6. 3B Ildemaro Vargas
- 7. C Riley Adams
- 8. 2B Luis García Jr.
- 9. CF Jacob Young
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:05 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP 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.
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