Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning for the second consecutive game, Max Kepler and J.T. Realmuto also went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-2.

A staff member with the Washington Nationals is OK after collapsing on the field before Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Our Nationals vs. Phillies betting picks for Thursday, May 1, 2025, believe Washington starter Brad Lord will be thrown to the wolves as Philadelphia wins comfortably and secures the series sweep.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on May 1, 2025 on ESPN.