How to Watch Nationals at Phillies (May 1): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

Brad Lord takes the mound for the Washington Nationals against Taijuan Walker and the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of this divisional series on Thursday.

The Washington Nationals will take the field at Citizens Bank Park for the final game of a three-game series against their National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies took the first game of the series dramatically. After taking a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning, the team wound up losing that lead with an RBI, followed by a three-run home run from Nathaniel Lowe. Johan Rojas hit the game-tying RBI and Bryson Stott ended the game on a wild pitch from Kyle Finnegan.

How to Watch Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies Today:

Game Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET

TV: MASN (Baltimore)

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Philadelphia doubled down and took the second game 7-2 on Wednesday. Christopher Sanchez picked up his third win of the season, allowing two earned runs on five hits in five innings with six strikeouts. Kyle Schwarber led the offense, blasting a three-run home run in the first inning. J.T. Realmuto and Max Kepler both homered in the win as well.

Washington will close out the series against Philadelphia with Brad Lord starting the game. The right-hander is winless this season with a 0-3 record and a 4.67 ERA. He has 13 strikeouts in 17.1 innings. He gave up two earned runs on five hits in four innings in his last start against the New York Mets. He also struck out three batters.

Taijuan Walker will be the starter for Philadelphia tonight. The right-hander is 1-2 this season with a 2.78 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 22.2 total innings. He allowed two earned runs on six hits in his last start, going just three innings before being pulled. He struck out four batters on the team’s way to a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

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