The Washington Nationals (20-23) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Philadelphia Phillies (32-14) at 6:05 PM ET on Saturday.

The probable pitchers are Cristopher Sanchez (2-3) for the Phillies and MacKenzie Gore (2-4) for the Nationals.

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Phillies vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
• Time: 6:05 PM ET
• TV: NBCS-PH
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (2-3, 3.43 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (2-4, 3.38 ERA)

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Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Cristopher Sanchez

• The Phillies will send Sanchez (2-3) to the mound for his ninth start this season.
• The left-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
• The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.43 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .269 in eight games this season.
• In eight starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
• Sanchez has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.

Cristopher Sanchez vs. Nationals

• The Nationals have scored 168 runs this season, which ranks 27th in MLB. They have 315 hits, 30th in baseball, with 35 home runs (29th in the league).
• The left-hander has allowed the Nationals to go 6-for-19 with a double and three RBI in 4 1/3 innings this season.

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: MacKenzie Gore

• Gore makes the start for the Nationals, his ninth of the season. He is 2-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 51 strikeouts through 40 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last appearance on Sunday, the left-hander threw six innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
• In eight games this season, the 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.38, with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .283 against him.
• Gore has two quality starts this season.
• Gore has put up six starts this campaign that he pitched five or more innings.
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his eight outings this season.

MacKenzie Gore vs. Phillies

• The opposing Phillies offense has a collective .257 batting average, and is fourth in the league with 400 total hits and second in MLB play with 241 runs scored. They have the sixth-ranked slugging percentage (.411) and are seventh in all of MLB with 51 home runs.
• Gore has thrown 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out six against the Phillies this season.