Nationals head to Philly for a 6:40 p.m. regular‑season clash

The Nats roll into the City of Brotherly Love just in time for the Phillies’ lights to flick on, and everyone knows August evenings in Philadelphia are as hot as a freshly‑cooked hot dog—if the pitchers can keep the ball from melting. Expect the usual cocktail of fastballs, mis‑hits, and the occasional “who‑thought‑that‑was‑a‑strike” moment that keeps us all pretending we understand advanced metrics.