Phillies Seal Hard-Fought Victory Over Nationals
What a roller coaster of a game that was, Phillies fans!
The Philadelphia Phillies managed to triumph over the Washington Nationals with a tight 3-2 win. Let’s break down this exciting game.Early Lead Favors Phillies
Our boys didn't waste any time putting numbers on the board. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Nick Castellanos got us started with a single to center.
Then, we witnessed some spectacular hustle from Rafael Marchan, as he doubled to center, bringing home both Castellanos and Bryson Stott for a 2-0 lead.The Phillies extended their lead to 3-0 by the 3rd inning when Marchan once again came through in the clutch by drawing a walk with bases loaded, allowing Alec Bohm to score. What an incredible few innings for Marchan!
Pitching Dominates the Game
Kudos to our pitchers for keeping the Nationals' batters at bay for much of the game. The combination of our starters and relievers left the Nationals without a run for seven innings. Big shoutout to José Alvarado and Banks for holding the line during the 8th!
Nail-Biting Finish
The 9th inning had all of us on the edge of our seats.
After a rock-solid performance, our bullpen faced a brief scare when Luis García Jr. homered to cut our lead to one. But no worries, because Orion Kerkering showed nerves of steel, clinching the final outs to seal the victory. Final Thoughts
It was a gritty team effort and a nail-biting win for our Phillies. We showed resilience, effective pitching, and timely hitting from players like Rafael Marchan. Although the Nationals gave a late-game scare, it's a great testament to our team’s tenacity and spirit for holding on. Let’s keep this momentum going!
️ Go Phillies! 
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Phillies (August 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |