On August 18, 2024, an intriguing matchup is set as the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 1:35 PM with a forecast of light rain.

Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals, carrying a 3.724 ERA into the game. Opposing him will be Taijuan Walker for the Phillies, who enters with a 5.684 ERA.

In the 2024 NL East Division standings, Washington is currently 13th, sporting a record of 55-67, which gives them a .450 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with an even split of 16-16 in divisional games. Lately, the Nationals have won 4 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 2-game losing streak. At home, they have 28 wins and 32 losses, while their road record shows 27 wins against 35 losses. The Nationals have a slightly better performance in day games with 26 wins compared to 29 in night games. They have scored 521 runs and allowed 588.

On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL East with a strong record of 71-50, which translates to a .590 winning percentage. They hold the top spot in the division with 17 wins to 11 losses in divisional matchups. The Phillies have won 5 of their recent 10 games and are currently riding a 2-game winning streak. Their home record is strong at 40-22, and they’ve been competitive on the road with 31 wins and 28 losses. In terms of game times, the Phillies dominate at night with 47 victories compared to 24 under daylight. They have amassed 594 runs for and 495 against in total.