
How to Watch Phillies vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 1
Updated May. 1, 2025 3:25 p.m. ET
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James Wood and the Washington Nationals hit the field on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park against Taijuan Walker, who is projected to start for the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Check out everything you need to watch the Phillies vs. Nationals matchup.
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Phillies vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on MLB Network, NBCS-PH, MASN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Phillies 6, Nationals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 10 runs
- Win Probabilities: Phillies 56%, Nationals 44%
Phillies vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Phillies | -1.5 | 8 | -258 | +209 | 7-2 PHI |
| 4/29/2025 | Phillies | -1.5 | 8.5 | -193 | +161 | 7-6 PHI |
| 3/30/2025 | Phillies | -1.5 | 9 | -142 | +120 | 5-1 WSH |
| 3/29/2025 | Phillies | -1.5 | 9 | -156 | +131 | 11-6 PHI |
| 3/27/2025 | Phillies | -1.5 | 7 | -159 | +134 | 7-3 PHI |
| 9/29/2024 | Phillies | -1.5 | 7.5 | -141 | +121 | 6-3 PHI |
| 9/28/2024 | Phillies | -1.5 | 8 | -207 | +172 | 6-3 WSH |
| 9/27/2024 | Phillies | -1.5 | 8.5 | -186 | +154 | 9-1 WSH |
| 8/18/2024 | Phillies | -1.5 | 9.5 | -159 | +135 | 6-4 WSH |
| 8/17/2024 | Phillies | -1.5 | 9 | -233 | +190 | 5-1 PHI |
Phillies Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 4.04 |
| K/9 | 9.3 |
Phillies Player Insights
- The Phillies' best power option comes in the form of Kyle Schwarber and his nine-dinger 23-RBI season, both team highs.
- Of all batters in MLB, Schwarber is fourth in homers and 16th in RBI.
- Schwarber carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .176 with a double, two home runs, three walks and seven RBI.
- Bryce Harper is hitting .234 with six doubles, five home runs and 24 walks.
- Among all major league hitters, Harper is 47th in home runs and 52nd in RBI.
- Harper carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .158 with two doubles, three walks and two RBI.
- Bryson Stott paces the Phillies with a .297 batting average.
- Trea Turner has five doubles, a home run and 12 walks while batting .282.
Phillies Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25 | @ Cubs | L 4-0 | Taijuan Walker vs Colin Rea |
| April 26 | @ Cubs | W 10-4 | Jesus Luzardo vs Ben Brown |
| April 27 | @ Cubs | W 3-1 | Aaron Nola vs Jameson Taillon |
| April 29 | Nationals | W 7-6 | Zack Wheeler vs MacKenzie Gore |
| April 30 | Nationals | W 7-2 | Cristopher Sanchez vs Jake Irvin |
| May 1 | Nationals | - | Taijuan Walker vs Brad Lord |
| May 2 | Diamondbacks | - | Jesús Luzardo vs Casey Kelly |
| May 3 | Diamondbacks | - | Aaron Nola vs Brandon Pfaadt |
| May 4 | Diamondbacks | - | Ranger Suarez vs Eduardo Rodriguez |
| May 6 | @ Rays | - | Zack Wheeler vs Drew Rasmussen |
| May 7 | @ Rays | - | Cristopher Sanchez vs Shane Baz |
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 5.47 |
| K/9 | 7.6 |
Nationals Player Insights
- Wood has launched a team-high nine home runs.
- Wood is fourth in homers and 19th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Nathaniel Lowe has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 24 runs batted in.
- Among all MLB hitters, Lowe ranks 31st in homers and eighth in RBI.
- Keibert Ruiz leads the Nationals with a team-high batting average of .301.
- Luis Garcia has four doubles, two home runs and eight walks while batting .242.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | Mets | L 2-0 | Brad Lord vs Clay Holmes |
| April 27 | Mets | W 8-7 | Mitchell Parker vs Tylor Megill |
| April 28 | Mets | L 19-5 | Trevor Williams vs Griffin Canning |
| April 29 | @ Phillies | L 7-6 | MacKenzie Gore vs Zack Wheeler |
| April 30 | @ Phillies | L 7-2 | Jake Irvin vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| May 1 | @ Phillies | - | Brad Lord vs Taijuan Walker |
| May 2 | @ Reds | - | Mitchell Parker vs Hunter Greene |
| May 3 | @ Reds | - | Trevor Williams vs Nick Lodolo |
| May 4 | @ Reds | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Nicholas Martínez |
| May 5 | Guardians | - | Jake Irvin vs Luis Ortiz |
| May 6 | Guardians | - | Brad Lord vs Edward Lively |
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