Heartbreaker in Extra Innings
Oh, Nationals fans, this one stings a bit.
Today’s matchup against the Phillies started with a promising zero-zero deadlock after the first inning, as both teams struggled to make a mark on the scoreboard. Our pitching staff was absolutely electric early in the game, with strikeouts aplenty that made it seem like it was going to be a true pitching duel! But, oh, how unpredictable baseball can be.Nationals Find Their Swing
Despite being quiet on the offensive side for much of the game, the fifth inning saw Keibert Ruiz explode to life with a mighty home run to right field, sailing 371 feet
. That was a significant momentum booster, giving us a lead of 1-0. In the eighth inning, CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. turned up the heat with Abrams' ground out scoring Dylan Crews, and García Jr.'s single to center bringing Jacob Young home, leveling the game at 3-3. Our boys showed grit and determination, never giving up and fighting back to tie it up after trailing.The Bitter End
Extra innings were not kind to us, though.
The tenth inning saw the Phillies take control, with Bryce Harper securing a two-run lead for the Phillies with a clutch double, followed by a triple from J.T. Realmuto that added two more runs to their tally. Our bats were silent in our half of the tenth, as the Phillies held on to a final score of 7-3, handing us a tough loss.Despite the loss, today's performance showcased the heart and resilience of the Nationals. As we shake off this temporary defeat, we remain hopeful and ready for the next matchup. Go Nats!
️Scoreboard for Phillies @ Nationals (March 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 |