It’s the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 25, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals on June 25, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies live on DIRECTV with MLB Extra Innings® on June 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Philadelphia Phillies (44-36) at Washington Nationals (41-40) — Game Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 44-36 record into Nationals Park tonight, where Washington sits at 41-40 in what amounts to a competitive mid-June matchup between two clubs still within range of the NL East lead. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has been the cleaner unit — a 4.12 team ERA against Washington’s 4.69 — while the Nationals have offset that gap with a more productive lineup, hitting .247 as a team compared to the Phillies’ .234. Kyle Schwarber anchors the Philadelphia order as a genuine power threat, batting .252 with 29 home runs and 52 RBIs through 76 games, while Bryce Harper has added 17 home runs and 44 RBIs at .264 to keep the middle of the lineup dangerous on both sides of the count.
On the Washington side, CJ Abrams has developed into one of the more productive shortstops in the National League, contributing 17 home runs, 57 RBIs and a .370 on-base percentage at .287, and James Wood has backed him up with 20 home runs and 49 RBIs at .265 with a .390 OBP that gives the Nationals a patient, high-damage core to their order. Brandon Marsh’s .321 average adds a contact dimension to the Phillies’ attack that the power numbers don’t capture — his .860 OPS through 75 games makes him a quietly consistent presence at the top of Philadelphia’s lineup.
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MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals with MLB Extra Innings®.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Washington Nationals games are available on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Schwarber — DH. The Phillies’ premier power bat, Schwarber is hitting .252 with 29 home runs and 52 RBIs in 76 games, making him one of the most productive designated hitters in the National League. His .367 OBP and .594 slugging percentage produce a .961 OPS that reflects the damage he does even when he’s not putting the ball over the fence.
Bryce Harper — 1B. Harper is hitting .264 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs through 80 games, contributing steady production from the cleanup spot as the Phillies count on him to drive in runs behind Schwarber. His .366 OBP and .511 slugging percentage give Philadelphia a well-rounded middle-of-the-order presence with the ability to get on base or go deep.
Brandon Marsh — LF. Marsh has quietly put together one of the better contact seasons on the Philadelphia roster, batting .321 through 75 games with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs. His .353 OBP and .507 SLG combine for an .860 OPS, making him a reliable table-setter who also has enough pop to punish mistakes.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has been the offensive engine of the Washington lineup, hitting .287 with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs in 78 games — that RBI total leads the Nationals and puts him among the more productive shortstops in the NL this season. His .370 OBP and .533 slugging percentage produce a .903 OPS, a combination that makes him a threat whether Washington needs a run or a big inning.
James Wood — RF. Wood leads the Nationals with 20 home runs through 81 games while hitting .265 with 49 RBIs, giving Washington a power threat in right field who has grown into a genuine middle-of-the-order presence. His .390 OBP — the highest among the six Players to Watch tonight — reflects a disciplined approach at the plate that makes him difficult to pitch around.
Luis García Jr. — 1B. García has contributed 13 home runs and 49 RBIs through 75 games at .263, giving the Nationals a reliable run-producer at first base who shares cleanup responsibilities with Abrams and Wood. His .494 SLG shows enough pop to punish mistakes in the zone, though his .293 OBP means he’s most dangerous with runners already on base.
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