Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherPhilliesPhiladelphia has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Luzardo leads in P-Score, WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handNationalsWashington has produced the stronger offense against left-handed pitching.
Recent formPhilliesPhiladelphia has won 6 of its last 10 and owns the stronger recent run differential.
WeatherLow impact85°F, wind 2 mph, no precipitation expected at first pitch.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Luzardo strikes out 5.0 more batters per nine innings.
·Luzardo owns the lower FIP, 2.77 to 4.96.
·Luzardo allows fewer baserunners, with a 1.08 WHIP compared with 1.31.
·Luzardo has produced a quality start in 33% of outings versus 0%.
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Luzardo | Poulin | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | 66 | 63 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | 2.77 | 4.96 | |
| WAR | 5.5 | -0.1 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Luzardo arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 38% | 86.1 |
| Four-seam | 26% | 96.8 |
| Changeup | 18% | 86.0 |
| Sinker | 17% | 95.8 |
Poulin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 35% | 79.0 |
| Four-seam | 30% | 90.1 |
| Sinker | 23% | 89.0 |
| Changeup | 12% | 80.4 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.712OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.774OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Team comparison
Offense
PHI·
WSHAVG.241 20th.247 11th
OPS.709 22nd.747 3rd
Home runs179 15th203 5th
Runs697 14th798 3rd
OBP.312 23rd.322 8th
SLG.397 22nd.425 3rd
Pitching
PHI·
WSH1stMLB rank30th
Results
PHI·
WSH+26311th
Run differential
+3135th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Jesús Luzardo (4.39 ERA, 6–4) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
PJ Poulin (2.97 ERA, 3–0) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
How have the Phillies and Nationals performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Nationals 5–8 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Jesús Luzardo is at 79; PJ Poulin is at 36. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.