On Saturday at Nationals Park, the Philadelphia Phillies (94-66) are set to clash with the Washington Nationals (70-90), with the first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.
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Game Information: Phillies vs Nationals
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: MASN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Nationals Park
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo
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In their last ten contests, the Phillies have launched 16 home runs. They’ve recorded a total of 32 extra-base hits, averaging 3.2 per game, with a slugging percentage of .440. Collectively, Philadelphia boasts a batting average of .247, averaging 8.3 hits per game during this stretch. Nicholas Castellanos has emerged as a key player, belting three home runs and driving in six runs, all while leading the team with an impressive batting average of .429. Meanwhile, Trea Turner has also contributed, hitting .273 with two doubles and two homers in the last ten games.
The Nationals have managed five home runs over their past ten games. As a team, they have a slugging percentage of .305 and secured 16 extra-base hits during this span. Washington’s batting average stands at .227, averaging 7.5 hits per game. Juan Yepez has been particularly notable, posting one home run, three RBIs, and a batting average of .306. In contrast, James Wood has a batting average of .216, with two doubles, one home run, and six walks in the last ten games.
Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler (16-7) will take the mound for his 32nd start of the season. In his most recent outing against the New York Mets, Wheeler allowed two earned runs and seven hits over seven innings. The 34-year-old boasts a commendable ERA of 2.56, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.26, and a WHIP of .960 in 31 games this year. However, the Phillies’ pitching staff has struggled lately, with a 5.08 ERA over the past ten games and 12 home runs allowed in that span.
For the Nationals, MacKenzie Gore will make his 32nd start of the season. With a record of 10-12 and a 4.04 ERA, Gore has struck out 172 batters across 160 1/3 innings pitched. In his latest performance against the Chicago Cubs, he pitched seven innings, yielding only one earned run and one hit. The 25-year-old’s strikeout rate is impressive, averaging 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. However, opponents are hitting .267 against him, and the Nationals’ pitching staff has struggled, posting an ERA of 4.92 over the last ten games, allowing 13 home runs during this timeframe.