Follow along as the Nationals look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Phillies
After a demoralizing loss to start the series, the Nationals put up little resistance in a 7-2 loss last night. The boys are looking to avoid the sweep and snap a three game losing streak. Rookie Brad Lord will look to be a stopper tonight.
The Nats will put out a familiar lineup. Catcher Keibert Ruiz is now starting behind the plate for the 28th time in 32 games hitting cleanup. The struggling Josh Bell is also in the lineup, but he has been dropped down to the six hole.
THIRTY TWO. pic.twitter.com/dl7AFDkulP
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 1, 2025
The Phillies have most of their usual suspects in the lineup. However, one exception is Rafael Marchan is behind the plate instead of JT Realmuto. Interesting to see how some teams actually utilize their backup catcher.
Under the lights in the powder blues#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/RrONXPw3XW
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 1, 2025
Game Info:
Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Time: 6:45 EST
TV: MASN and MLB Network (out of market)
Radio: 106.7 The Fan and DC 87.7
Let’s salvage this series and avoid the sweep. We can’t afford to get even further under .500. Comment down below and let’s go Nats.