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August 5, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Philadelphia has found its footing. Washington is searching for solid ground. That tension alone makes this matchup worth watching, but the details sharpen the picture considerably. The Phillies have won four straight and are playing with the kind of confidence that comes from a lineup clicking at the right time of year. Bryce Harper, with 68 RBI on the season, anchors an offense that has been punishing opposing pitching, and Kyle Schwarber’s 33 home runs give Philadelphia a constant threat to change a game with one swing.

Washington arrives carrying a seven-game losing streak and a bullpen that has been hemorrhaging runs at a damaging rate. But the Nationals are not without weapons. CJ Abrams has 119 hits and 85 RBI, and James Wood — who is listed on the 10-day IL with an oblique injury — has been one of the more dynamic young players in the league when healthy, having already reached 30 home runs and 100 runs scored. His absence puts more pressure on Luis García Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 home runs and 76 RBI, to carry the offensive load.

This is a game between a team pressing toward October and one trying to stop a damaging slide before it defines their season.

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Washington Nationals, and MLB.TV – Washington Nationals
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

10:56 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out, Trea Turner to Alec Bohm. Harry Ford scores.
10:45 PM ET
Brandon Marsh flies out to left field to Daylen Lile.
10:44 PM ET
Alec Bohm flies out to deep center field to Jacob Young. Bryce Harper to third.
10:42 PM ET
Luis Arraez lines out to center field to Jacob Young.
10:40 PM ET
Bryce Harper placed on 2nd.
10:40 PM ET
Brad Lord (P) replaces Miles Mikolas (PH), batting 2nd.
10:40 PM ET
Brad Lord (P) replaces Miles Mikolas (PH), batting 2nd.
10:39 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shortstop, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm.
10:37 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out to shallow infield, Trea Turner to Alec Bohm. Andrés Chaparro to third. Harry Ford scores.
10:35 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro doubles to left field. Harry Ford to third. Dylan Crews scores. Miles Mikolas scores.
10:33 PM ET
Harry Ford walks. Dylan Crews to second. Miles Mikolas to third.
10:30 PM ET
Chase Shugart (P) replaces Caleb Kilian (P).
10:28 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
10:27 PM ET
Dylan Crews walks. Miles Mikolas to second.
10:26 PM ET
Miles Mikolas reaches on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield. CJ Abrams scores.
10:24 PM ET
Miles Mikolas pinch-hitting for Clayton Beeter.
10:24 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz (LF) replaces Derek Hill (CF), batting 9th.
10:24 PM ET
Brandon Marsh switches from LF to CF.
10:20 PM ET
CJ Abrams triples to deep center field. Jacob Young scores. Brady House scores.
10:18 PM ET
Jacob Young walks.
10:17 PM ET
Brady House placed on 2nd.
10:16 PM ET
Caleb Kilian (P) replaces José Alvarado (P).
10:12 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks.
10:11 PM ET
Trea Turner out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Dylan Crews. Derek Hill scores.
10:09 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber called out on strikes.
10:05 PM ET
Derek Hill placed on 2nd.
10:05 PM ET
Clayton Beeter (P) replaces Andrew Pinckney (PR), batting 2nd.
10:05 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro remains in the game as 1B.
10:03 PM ET
Brady House strikes out swinging.
10:02 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez walks. Andrés Chaparro to second. Daylen Lile to third. Andrew Pinckney scores.
9:59 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro walks. Daylen Lile to second. Andrew Pinckney to third.
9:57 PM ET
Harry Ford flies out to center field to Derek Hill.
9:55 PM ET
Daylen Lile hit by pitch.
9:54 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to deep left field to Brandon Marsh.
9:53 PM ET
Andrew Pinckney pinch-running for Abimelec Ortiz.
9:52 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz placed on 2nd.
9:51 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Jhoan Duran (P).
9:51 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Jhoan Duran (P).
9:51 PM ET
Derek Hill grounds out to shortstop, CJ Abrams to Abimelec Ortiz.
9:50 PM ET
Bryson Stott walks.
9:48 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto grounds out to third base, Brady House to Abimelec Ortiz.
9:45 PM ET
Brandon Marsh flies out to deep center field to Jacob Young.
9:42 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz grounds out to first base, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
9:40 PM ET
CJ Abrams singles to shallow infield. Jacob Young to second.
9:37 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to right field.
9:36 PM ET
Brady House strikes out swinging.
9:34 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez lines out to deep left field to Brandon Marsh.
9:31 PM ET
Jhoan Duran (P) replaces Jonathan Bowlan (P).
9:31 PM ET
Alec Bohm flies out to right field to Dylan Crews.
9:29 PM ET
Orlando Ribalta (P) replaces Tom Cosgrove (P).
9:28 PM ET
Luis Arraez flies out to center field to Jacob Young.
9:26 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to deep center field to Jacob Young.
9:24 PM ET
Harry Ford remains in the game as C.
9:23 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.
9:21 PM ET
Harry Ford pinch-running for Keibert Ruiz.
9:20 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz walks.
9:19 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to right field to Bryce Harper.
9:18 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
9:15 PM ET
Jonathan Bowlan (P) replaces Brooks Raley (P).
9:15 PM ET
Derek Hill remains in the game as CF.
9:14 PM ET
Trea Turner flies out to deep right field to Dylan Crews.
9:10 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber hit by pitch. Bryson Stott to second.
9:09 PM ET
Derek Hill flies out to deep right center field to Dylan Crews. Brandon Marsh to third.
9:08 PM ET
Derek Hill pinch-hitting for Justin Crawford.
9:06 PM ET
Tom Cosgrove (P) replaces Yovanny Cruz (P).
9:05 PM ET
Bryson Stott singles to left center field. Brandon Marsh to second. Alec Bohm scores.
9:03 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto called out on strikes.
8:57 PM ET
Brandon Marsh singles to center field. Alec Bohm to second.
8:56 PM ET
Alec Bohm walks.
8:54 PM ET
Yovanny Cruz (P) replaces Will Dion (P).
8:54 PM ET
Brady House remains in the game as 3B.
8:54 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro remains in the game as DH.
8:52 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz called out on strikes.
8:51 PM ET
CJ Abrams singles to shallow center field, advances to 2nd. Jacob Young scores.
8:49 PM ET
Jacob Young doubles to deep right field.
8:47 PM ET
Brady House homers to right field.
8:47 PM ET
Brady House pinch-hitting for Jorbit Vivas.
8:47 PM ET
Brady House pinch-hitting for Jorbit Vivas.
8:46 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez strikes out swinging.
8:44 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pops out to shallow infield to Brooks Raley.
8:43 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pinch-hitting for José Tena.
8:42 PM ET
Brooks Raley (P) replaces Orion Kerkering (P).
8:41 PM ET
Luis Arraez grounds out to first base. Bryce Harper out at second.
8:40 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks.
8:37 PM ET
Will Dion (P) replaces Jake Irvin (P).
8:36 PM ET
Trea Turner grounds out to second base, Abimelec Ortiz to Jake Irvin.
8:33 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz flies out to left field to Brandon Marsh.
8:32 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to deep right field to Bryce Harper.
8:31 PM ET
Dylan Crews grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Alec Bohm.
8:28 PM ET
Orion Kerkering (P) replaces Tim Mayza (P).
8:27 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
8:26 PM ET
Justin Crawford flies out to left field to Daylen Lile.
8:24 PM ET
Bryson Stott pops out to shallow infield to CJ Abrams.
8:20 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz grounds out to first base to Alec Bohm.
8:17 PM ET
CJ Abrams grounds out to shallow infield. Jacob Young out at second.
8:16 PM ET
Jacob Young walks.
8:12 PM ET
Tim Mayza (P) replaces Andrew Painter (P).
8:11 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto lines out to deep center field to Jacob Young.
8:09 PM ET
Brandon Marsh grounds out to second base, Nasim Nuñez to Abimelec Ortiz.
8:08 PM ET
Alec Bohm grounds out to shallow infield, Jake Irvin to Abimelec Ortiz.
8:05 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Alec Bohm.
8:04 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out to second base, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
8:03 PM ET
José Tena grounds out to shallow right field, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
8:00 PM ET
Luis Arraez flies out to deep left field to Daylen Lile.
7:58 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to deep center field to Jacob Young.
7:57 PM ET
Trea Turner pops out to shallow infield to Jorbit Vivas.
7:54 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz strikes out swinging.
7:52 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to shallow center field to Brandon Marsh.
7:49 PM ET
Dylan Crews singles to shallow left field.
7:48 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz strikes out swinging.
7:45 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
7:44 PM ET
Justin Crawford out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Jacob Young. J.T. Realmuto to third. Brandon Marsh scores.
7:43 PM ET
Bryson Stott walks. J.T. Realmuto to second.
7:40 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto singles to right center field. Brandon Marsh to third.
7:39 PM ET
Brandon Marsh hits into a force out to shallow infield. Alec Bohm out at second.
7:38 PM ET
Alec Bohm singles to right center field.
7:36 PM ET
Luis Arraez homers to right field.
7:33 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
7:31 PM ET
Jacob Young grounds out to shallow infield, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm. Jorbit Vivas to second.
7:29 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas walks.
7:27 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out to shallow infield, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
7:24 PM ET
Bryce Harper grounds out to shallow infield. Kyle Schwarber out at second.
7:22 PM ET
Trea Turner called out on strikes.
7:20 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber walks.
7:15 PM ET
José Tena grounds out to shallow infield, Andrew Painter to Alec Bohm.
7:14 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz singles to right center field. Abimelec Ortiz to second. CJ Abrams scores.
7:13 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
7:11 PM ET
Dylan Crews pops out to second base to Luis Arraez.
7:08 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz singles to shallow right field. CJ Abrams to third.
7:06 PM ET
CJ Abrams hit by pitch.

Game Preview

Philadelphia sits 7.5 games back in the division while holding a National League wild card position — every win in this stretch matters as the calendar tightens. The Phillies have gone 5-5 over their last ten games overall, but the current four-game winning streak suggests they are building momentum at a useful moment. Washington, 14 games back and 2-8 in their last ten, needs to find a way to stop the bleeding. A road series against a wild card contender is a difficult place to do it, but the Nationals are 32-26 away from home — a number that suggests they are capable of competing outside their own park.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 61-53
Home Record: 30-27
Away Record: 31-26
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .535

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-60
Home Record: 23-34
Away Record: 32-26
Division Record: 12-10
Streak: 7 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .478

Stat Leaders

Philadelphia Phillies (61-53, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Arraez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Bryce Harper, 68 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 33 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 77 Runs
Hits Leader: Trea Turner, 115 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bryson Stott, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 168 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 14 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 25 SV

Washington Nationals (55-60, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Abimelec Ortiz, 0.333
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 85 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 30 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 100 Runs
Hits Leader: CJ Abrams, 119 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 40 SB
ERA Leader: Eddy Yean, 1.80 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 133 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 12 W
Saves Leader: Clayton Beeter, 11 SV

What to Watch For

On the Philadelphia side, Cristopher Sánchez has been one of the more reliable arms in the rotation, posting a 3.36 ERA — wait, that belongs to Jesús Luzardo. Sánchez carries 168 strikeouts and 14 wins, numbers that reflect a pitcher operating at a high level deep into the season. Zack Wheeler complements him with a 2.49 ERA and 126 strikeouts, giving the Phillies a rotation capable of controlling games when the offense needs a breather. Derek Hill has also emerged as a factor, hitting .275 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI — modest numbers that understate his recent impact.

For Washington, Luis García Jr. becomes the central offensive figure with James Wood sidelined. García’s .283 average, 23 home runs, and 76 RBI make him the most complete threat in a lineup that will need production from multiple spots. Nasim Nuñez adds a different dimension with 40 stolen bases — a speed element that can disrupt a game’s rhythm regardless of what the rest of the lineup is doing.

Washington’s bullpen situation is the variable that could determine outcomes. With Richard Lovelady on the 60-day IL with a triceps injury and PJ Poulin also on the 60-day IL, the relief corps is thinner than any manager would prefer entering a competitive series.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Brad Keller – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Brad Keller to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Rafael Marchán – Knee (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred LHP Tanner Banks to the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain.

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Drew Millas – Finger (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed C Drew Millas on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger fracture.
DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Mitchell Parker – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Mitchell Parker to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with elbow injury.
Richard Lovelady – Triceps (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list with a triceps strain.
Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Ken Waldichuk – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Ken Waldichuk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
James Wood – Oblique (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed OF James Wood on the 10-day injured list due to a oblique strain.
PJ Poulin – Flexor (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP PJ Poulin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left flexor strain.
Brad Lord – Side (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Brad Lord on the 15-day injured list with left side tightness.
Connelly Early – Elbow (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 06, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 07, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 08, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 09, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 10, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
August 11, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
August 12, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
August 13, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
August 15, 2026 at Minnesota Twins

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 06, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 07, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
August 08, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
August 09, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
August 11, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 12, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 13, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 14, 2026 at New York Mets
August 15, 2026 at New York Mets

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