The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Washington Nationals for the second time in this four-game series on Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies continue a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday. The Phillies lead the series after winning the first game on Monday night in dramatic fashion. Aaron Nola started the game and gave up two home runs in the first two innings to Abimelec Ortiz and a two-run shot to Daylen Lile. The game stayed 3-0 for the Nationals until the bottom of the seventh inning when Derek Hill blasted a grand slam that immediately sent Philadelphia into the lead, scoring Bryan De La Cruz, Bryson Stott, and Edmundo Sosa. Bryce Harper added to the lead in the eighth inning with a two-run home run, scoring Justin Crawford. Washington will look to bounce back tonight.
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Today:
Game Date: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Washington Nationals, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Location: Citizens Bank Park
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Washington has listed its probable starting pitcher on the mound as veteran Zack Littell. The right-hander is 7-8 in his 2026 campaign, with a 4.94 ERA, 68 strikeouts over 105.2 innings and a 1.34 WHIP. Littell faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays in his last start, pitching a scoreless outing. He allowed four hits and three walks over 4.2 total innings. He closed out July with five starts, giving up 11 earned runs over 25.2 innings with 19 strikeouts.
On the other side, Jesus Luzardo will be the starter for Philadelphia. The left-hander is 9-5 overall this season with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He also has a total of 157 strikeouts over 128.2 innings. Luzardo took on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park in his last outing, pitching 6.1 innings. Over those six frames, he allowed a massive six earned runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts.
What Time Is The Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game On?
The Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies game will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch all the MLB action.
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