The Nationals and Phillies are opening the 2025 season with a National League East division matchup. On Thursday afternoon, Washington will host Philadelphia at Nationals Park.

Washington believes it, the Nationals themselves believe they’re ready to take the next critical step in their long rebuild and compete head-to-head with the top three teams in perhaps baseball’s toughest division.

MacKenzie Gore allows one hits and strikes out 13 in six scoreless innings, but Opening Day ends with the bullpen allowing four runs in the 10th in a loss to the Phillies.

Baseball is back in the nation’s capital, and fans are getting ready to see the Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams will face off, kicking off the 2025 season. Gates to the stadium will open at 2 p.

The Washington Nationals announced their 2025 Opening Day roster and corresponding moves on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

Baseball is back in the nation's capital! On March 27, fans attended the Washington Nationals' first game of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies.