The Nationals-Phillies game heading into Tuesday night looked like it would be a good one. After all, it was pitting Nationals up-and-coming ace MacKenzie Gore against Phillies veteran and workhorse ace Zack Wheeler. It would end up with a wild ending that made most people forget about the starters.

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals, 7-6.

After surrendering a three run lead in the top of the ninth, the Phillies rallied, thanks to a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and Stott stealing home base on a wild Kyle Finnegan splitter.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on April 30, 2025 on ESPN.

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The Washington Nationals split their series against the Mets, winning two thrillers and losing in two stinkers. Now it is time for more divisional play as the Nats take on the Phillies in their first trip to Citizens Bank Park of the season.