Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Streaming

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Streaming

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Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Streaming. The Philadelphia Phillies arrived in Washington with an eight-game winning streak and high hopes for getting back into the NL East race. They certainly didn’t plan on being swept by the Nationals franchise for the first time in nearly seven years. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live. Philadelphia looks to avoid that fate Sunday behind Cole Hamels, who has been dominant throughout most of his eight previous appearances at Nationals Park. Philadelphia vs Washington MLB Live Streaming. The Phillies appeared to have reestablished themselves as contenders for a fourth consecutive division title during their recent surge, but their road woes have quickly resurfaced in Washington. They’re 7-20 on the road since May 30, a mark that will likely need to improve if Philadelphia hopes to erase its 3 1/2-game deficit behind first-place Atlanta. Phillies vs Nationals Live.

MLB Live Philadelphia vs Washington Live. The struggles in Washington are particularly surprising considering the Phillies haven’t been swept by the Nationals or Expos anywhere since losing four at Montreal from Aug. 25-28, 2003. Before this series, Philadelphia had been 15-6 in the nation’s capital since the start of 2008, but the Nationals cruised to an 8-1 win Friday and won 7-5 on Ryan Zimmerman’s three-run walk-off home run Saturday. Phillies closer Brad Lidge took the loss, blowing his fourth save in 14 chances and prompting questions for manager Charlie Manuel about a potential change at the back of the bullpen. Manuel likely feels better about his starter. Hamels has posted a 1.30 ERA in his last four starts - with Philadelphia winning all of them. The Phillies have also won each of Hamels’ last seven starts against the Nationals, and the left-hander is 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight career outings at Washington.