The Nationals opened the series with a 3-2 victory which gave Washington back-to-back wins and a 4-2 mark over the past six games. The Phillies, on the other hand are riding a three-game losing streak, which follows up a four-game winning streak.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals MLB game to be played on August 16, 2025 on ESPN.