The Washington Nationals are set to battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 15, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under what is predicted to be clear skies.

Mitchell Parker will take the mound for the Nationals, holding a commendable ERA of 3.834. On the Phillies side, Zack Wheeler will pitch, sporting a sleek ERA of 2.776.

As of now, in the 2024 NL East Division standings, the Nationals sit in 13th place with a record of 55-65, translating to a .460 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 16-15, which places them 4th within the division. Recently, they have won 6 of their last 10 matchups and are riding a winning streak of one game. Their home record stands at 28-32, and they have gone 27-33 on the road. Daytime matchups have seen them win 27 games, while they have claimed 28 victories in night games. The team has scored 517 runs and conceded 571.

The Phillies, on the other hand, occupy the 2nd spot in the division with an impressive 69-50 record. This results in a .580 winning percentage. They’ve secured 15 wins against 11 losses in division play, topping the division rankings. The team has struggled slightly in recent games, with only 4 wins in their last 10, and they currently face a four-game losing streak. At Citizens Bank Park, they hold a strong 38-22 record, and they’ve posted a 31-28 record in away games. In daylight conditions, they’ve managed 22 wins, opposed to 47 wins in night games. Their offense has produced 572 runs, while their pitchers have allowed only 487 runs.