Thu May 01 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Nationals and Phillies to Rekindle Opening Day Rivalry in Three-Game Series
**Philadelphia, PA** – The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash in a three-game series starting Tuesday, marking a rematch of their opening day pitching duel. The series opener will feature a highly anticipated pitching matchup between Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore and Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler, who faced off on opening day at Nationals Park.
Gore, who delivered a stellar performance in the first game of the season, will look to continue his strong season. In his last start, he pitched six innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs. Wheeler, equally impressive on opening day, will be aiming for a win after a no-decision in his most recent outing.
Wednesday’s game will see Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin take the mound against an unannounced Phillies starter. Irvin, who previously faced the Phillies on March 29th, will be looking to build on his recent strong performance where he pitched 7.1 innings allowing only one earned run.
The series concludes Thursday with Nationals right-hander Brad Lord facing another yet-to-be-determined Phillies pitcher. Lord, making his fifth start of the season, will be aiming for his first win after a recent loss.
All three games are scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Eastern Time. The series promises exciting baseball as both teams look to gain ground in their respective divisions.
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