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Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday
The Phillies seek to extend their 3-2 season edge after Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott powered an eight-run ninth-inning rally.
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in the third game of their four-game series, with Philadelphia aiming to build on Tuesday's 14-9 comeback victory.
Both teams await updates on key players after Kyle Schwarber and CJ Abrams were late scratches on Tuesday, though the Phillies still exploded for eight runs in the ninth inning to secure the win.
Aaron Nola, Phillies pitcher, starts against Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas, who recently moved up a day to cover for illness and has pitched effectively in bulk relief roles.
Washington's late-inning relievers allowed 11 runs in two innings during Tuesday's loss, prompting manager Blake Butera to call it a frustrating outcome; the Phillies lead the season series 3-2.
Philadelphia maintains a 20-17 record on the road while Washington holds a 17-23 home record, and the Phillies are favored at-137 against the Nationals at +113.