Tough Loss for the Nationals but a Promising Fight at the End! 
Hello Nats fans! We faced the Phillies in a thrilling showdown that almost turned our way. Although it was a close 3-2 loss, there were a few highlights and some nail-biting moments that had us all on the edge of our seats.Early Struggles and a Fighting Spirit 
The game started off tough for our lineup with James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Riley Adams all getting out in quick succession in the first inning. The Phillies took an early lead in the second inning with Rafael Marchan making a big impact, scoring two runs. By the third inning, they extended their lead to 3-0, putting us in a tight spot. 
Despite multiple strikeouts in the following innings, the team showed determination and kept pushing.A Late Surge and a Close Finish 
Things started to heat up in the eighth inning when Jacob Young drew a crucial walk and Brady House got on base. Although James Wood hit into a double play, it brought in a run to make it 3-1. The ninth inning was the highlight for us Nationals fans! Luis García Jr., stepping up as a pinch hitter, delivered a massive home run to shrink the gap to 3-2. That moment gave us a reason to cheer and hope. Unfortunately, Josh Bell and Dylan Crews couldn’t keep the rally going, and the game concluded with the Phillies narrowly escaping with a win. 
While this game didn't result in a victory, it certainly reminded us of our team’s resilience and potential. Keep your heads up, Nats fans! We'll come back stronger in the next round. Let's go, Nats!
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 |