Tough Start for the Phillies
It was a frustrating start for the Phillies in their showdown against the Nationals, as tensions ran high from the first inning itself. After a walk and a pick-off, the Nationals were ready to capitalize on our slip-ups. Riley Adams struck the first blow with a three-run homer that set the tone for the first half, putting our Phillies in a 3-0 deficit.
Fighting Back in the Middle Innings
Despite a sluggish start, our boys did not back down. Nick Castellanos jump-started our momentum with a single that eventually saw him cross the plate after Trea Turner hit into a fielder's choice. By the 6th inning, the game was tied! It was Bryson Stott's spectacular two-run homer to right-center that truly electrified Citizens Bank Park, bringing us level at 3-3.
Heartbreak in the Ninth
J.T. Realmuto provided another moment of joy with a solo blast in the 7th inning, giving us a 4-3 lead and igniting hope amongst fans. Unfortunately, in the 9th inning, a series of gut-wrenching events flipped the game. A key run was conceded on J.T. Realmuto's throwing error, ultimately sealing our fate and handing the Nationals a tight 5-4 victory. It was a game of what-ifs, and as much as this loss stings, we root for our Phillies to bounce back stronger. Let's keep the faith, and turn things around quickly!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Phillies (August 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 |