Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025

Phillies Look to Stay Hot in Game 2 Rematch Against Nationals

After a chaotic walk-off win on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies aim to keep the momentum going as they host the Washington Nationals for Game 2 of their three-game series.

Wild Finish Fuels Phillies’ Rally

In a game filled with late drama, the Phillies blew a 5-2 ninth-inning lead only to storm back in their final at-bat for a 7-6 win. Nathaniel Lowe stunned the crowd with a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the ninth, but Philadelphia responded with a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and a game-ending wild pitch that allowed Bryson Stott to score.

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Trea Turner, who had four hits in the victory, believes the team still has another level to reach.

“Offensively, we could be better,” Turner said. “I think we can do everything better, to be honest… And we haven’t really slugged much.”

Despite the win, Turner’s comments echo the team’s push for consistency. If you’re analyzing how recent trends and clutch performances affect betting outcomes, the latest MLB Game Predictions can provide valuable context.

Nationals Seek Redemption

The loss stung for Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan, who took full responsibility after failing to protect the lead.

“We had a great chance to steal a really important game for us… It’s a game that we should have won, and I didn’t do my job,” Finnegan said.

CJ Abrams led Washington with four hits, and the Nationals will now turn to Jake Irvin (2-0, 3.19 ERA) to help them even the series. Irvin has been solid lately, posting a 1.31 ERA over his past three starts. However, he is 0-3 with a 5.57 ERA in six career outings vs. Philadelphia.

Phillies Counter With Sanchez

Philadelphia will hand the ball to Cristopher Sanchez (2-1, 3.42 ERA), who exited his last start with forearm tightness but is expected to be at full strength. He has a 3.80 ERA in 10 career appearances against the Nationals.

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“He’s been fine,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “The next day he came in and said he felt fine. We shut that down, but it was just a precaution.”

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With the Phillies aiming for their fourth straight win and the Nationals looking to avoid back-to-back heartbreaks, both clubs enter Game 2 with a sense of urgency.