Phillies vs Nationals: Home Field Advantage

0:00It's March 30, you're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals tonight at 6.40pm Eastern for the start of a three-game series. Phillies sit at one and two early this season, while the Nats are two and one. Probable starters are Taiwan Walker for Phillies with no decisions yet, facing Foster Griffin for Washington, also zero and zero. Filling lines have the Phillies as heavy favorites at minus 174, Nats plus 146, total runs over under nine. Last year, Phillies finished strong at 96 and 66 overall, dominating at home with 55 and 26. They cranked out 3.1 extra base hits per game, including 1.3 homers. Washington struggled at 66 and 96, just 34 and 47 on the road, slugging only 0.389 as a team with. One homer per game, injuries are hitting both squads hard right now.

1:00Phillies miss Zach Wheeler on the 15-day I.L. with a shoulder issue, plus Max Lazare Obleek and Orion Kirkering hamstring. Nats have a slew of elbow problems, Trevor Williams and Josiah Gray on 60-day, Paxton Schultz 15-day, and DJ Hurs 60-day. That pitching depth could shake things up in this match-up, especially with both starters unproven so far. Phillie looks to bounce back at home against the Nats team, punching above early weight. Series kicks off a Philly needing a spark, but Washington's road walls from last year might give the edge keep an eye on those power bats lighting. Up Citizens Bank Park