After playing each other in a double header on Tuesday the Phillies and the Nationals are going to be looking to have a good game against each other again. However, the Phillies are going to look for a chance to close out the year with a decent week even if they are not able to make it to the playoffs on the year. The Nationals for their part are looking to close out the year with a win as well, but it could be a little bit more of a challenge for the Nationals who are over the five hundred mark at home, but still have some issues winning.
The Nationals have been led in the power hitting by Anthony Rendon on the year with 34 homers and a .325 average this year, but he has managed to bring a lot of runner this year with 120 RBIs on the year. Bryce Harper is the power hitter for the Phillies with a total of 33 homers and 108 RBIs. Cesar Hernandez has been able to hit at a clip of .282 for the Phillies.
Drew Smyly is the pitcher that is going to the mound for the Phillies in this game. Smyly on the year has been able to throw a total of 56.1 innings on the year with 58 strikeouts, but has walked 21 batters and allowed 58 hits. Smyly has posted a 3-2 record and a 4.63 ERA.
Anibal Sanchez is the pitcher the Nationals are putting on the mound in this game. Sanchez has thrown a total of 159 innings this year with 127 strikeouts, but ha walked 58 batters and allowed 147 hits. Sanchez has managed to get a 10-8 record and a 3.91 ERA.
