Tonight, the Washington Nationals will kick off a quick two game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals are scheduled to send left handed pitcher Jackson Kent who has a 1-4 record and an ERA of 6.59.

The Philadelphia Phillies are scheduled to send left handed pitcher Cristopher Sánchez who has a 17-5 record and a 2.79 ERA to the mound.

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On Deck…

After tonight’s game the Washington Nationals will finish up the two game series against the Phillies before hitting the road for their last road trip of the 2026 season that will bring them to Detroit and then St. Louis.

The Nationals are scheduled to send right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli who has a 12-5 record and an a 3.12 ERA entering tomorrow’s game. Cade Cavalli ranks fourth in the National League with 194 strikeouts and ninth with a 3.12 ERA

The Nationals are scheduled to face right handed pitcher Zack Wheeler who has a 12-5 record and a 3.14 ERA entering tomorrow’s game.

In the hole…

After the Philadelphia Phillies series, the Nationals will hit the road for a Mid-West Road trip which will also be the last road trip for the Nationals for this season. [More on probable pitching matchups later.]