Washington NationalsvsPhiladelphia Phillies
WSH 3/PHI 7
Things to say
The Phillies beat the Nationals 7-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
01
opener
Phils took care of business at home, 7-3. Never really felt close after the middle innings. Nationals hung around early but couldn't string anything together.
02
key player
The heart of the order carried it — Philly's three-four-five did all the damage and left the yard when it mattered.
03
hot take
Honestly the Nats aren't as bad as that score looks. Their bullpen just handed it back once the game got away.
04
deep cut
Getaway day too, so you figure the Phillies starter going deep saved the pen for the weekend.
05
exit
Anyway, Philly's rolling — I want to see how they hold up on the road next series.
The recap
Phillies handled business at home, cruising past Washington 7-3 at Citizens Bank Park. Philly's bats did the heavy lifting early and never let the Nationals sniff a comeback, cushioning the lead enough that the bullpen could coast the back end.
Washington couldn't string much together against the heart of the order, and a four-run margin on a getaway day is about as tidy as it gets. Nats drop to 56-61 while the Phils keep humming at 62-54.