The Washington Nationals (20-22) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (31-14) in NL East action, at 6:40 PM ET on Friday.

The probable starters are Zack Wheeler (4-3) for the Phillies and Jake Irvin (2-3) for the Nationals.

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Phillies vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
• Time: 6:40 PM ET
• TV: NBCS-PH
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (4-3, 2.53 ERA) vs Irvin – WSH (2-3, 3.55 ERA)

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Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Zack Wheeler

• Wheeler (4-3) will take the mound for the Phillies, his 10th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed six hits in four innings against the Miami Marlins.
• The 33-year-old has an ERA of 2.53, a 4.06 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .994 in nine games this season.
• In nine starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
• Wheeler has made eight starts of five or more innings in nine chances this season, and averages 5.9 frames when he pitches.
• In nine appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
• Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 33-year-old’s 2.53 ERA ranks 15th, .994 WHIP ranks 14th, and 11 K/9 ranks seventh.

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Jake Irvin

• Irvin (2-3) gets the starting nod for the Nationals in his ninth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.55 ERA in 45 2/3 innings pitched, with 36 strikeouts.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, when he went seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
• The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.55, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in eight games this season. Opponents are hitting .239 against him.
• Irvin is looking to record his fifth quality start of the year in this matchup.
• Irvin will look to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.7 innings per outing.
• In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
• The 27-year-old ranks 43rd in ERA (3.55), 32nd in WHIP (1.095), and 61st in K/9 (7.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.

Jake Irvin vs. Phillies

• The opposing Phillies offense has a collective .258 batting average, and is third in the league with 395 total hits and second in MLB play with 237 runs scored. They have the fifth-ranked slugging percentage (.414) and are sixth in all of MLB with 51 home runs.
• Irvin has a 6.00 ERA and a 1.000 WHIP against the Phillies this season in six innings pitched, allowing a .227 batting average over one appearance.