The Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Washington Nationals in a crucial MLB encounter at Nationals Park on September 29, 2024, beginning at 3:05 pm. The day is expected to experience light rain, potentially influencing game conditions. Aaron Nola will be starting as pitcher for the Phillies, showcasing a commendable ERA of 3.536. Oppositely, the Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin, who holds an ERA of 4.065. As the current season progresses, the Phillies find themselves second in the NL East Division with a 94-67 record, reflecting a .58 win percentage and leading their division in records. However, they’ve hit a rough patch recently, winning only three of their last ten games, and are trying to rebound from a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Nationals are positioned much lower, sitting 13th with a record of 71-90 and a win percentage of .44, showing struggles both at home and away. The betting odds for the game are quite telling, with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 7.5. The Phillies are favored on the money line at -174, indicating stronger confidence from the bettors compared to the Nationals, who stand at +147.