Philadelphia PhilliesvsWashington Nationals
PHI 14/WSH 9
Things to say
The Phillies beat the Nationals 14-9 on the road at Nationals Park.
01
opener
Phillies put up 14 in Washington, ugly game. Both bullpens got lit up. 14-9 final, and it wasn't even that close.
02
key player
Heart of the Philly order just feasted. When that lineup gets into its stuff, it's a long night for anybody on the mound.
03
hot take
Nine runs and you still lose by five? That's a pitching staff problem, not a hitting problem. Washington's arms are the issue.
04
deep cut
Nats manager went to the pen way too early and it backfired. Burned through arms on a getaway day with nothing left in the tank.
05
exit
Anyway, slugfest like that tells you nothing. Let's see if the bats show up again next time out.
The recap
The Phillies turned a getaway day in DC into a track meet, hanging 14 on the Nationals and never letting Washington's nine runs feel close. Both starters got knocked around early, but Philly's bats just kept churning and put this one out of reach by the middle innings. The Nats kept clawing back, but every time they made a dent the Phillies answered with more crooked numbers. With the win Philadelphia bumps up to 43-36 and keeps the heart of the order rolling. }
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