Phillies Drop 5th Straight In 8-4 Loss To Nationals
John Mayberry Jr. added a two-run pinch-hit homer in the seventh, but by then Strasburg had been working with a cushion of a half-dozen runs.
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John Mayberry Jr. added a two-run pinch-hit homer in the seventh, but by then Strasburg had been working with a cushion of a half-dozen runs.
The Phillies will look to snap a four-game losing streak tonight as they battle the Nationals again down in Washington D.C.
The Phillies lost their fourth straight and were shut out for the eighth time this season, failing to get any impetus from a pregame team meeting called by manager Ryne Sandberg.
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg had an adventurous trip to Citizens Bank Park on Sunday.
Roberto Hernandez pitched four-hit ball over 7 1/3 innings leading the Phillies past the Washington Nationals 1-0 Sunday.
Ryan Howard and Cody Asche homered to lead the Phillies over the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Saturday night.
Cliff Lee outpitched Stephen Strasburg, but the Phillies' bullpen struggled again.
Anthony Rendon has settled in at second base for the Nationals. But his job isn't safe yet.
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Tyler Cloyd (2-5) lasted just two batters into the fifth inning as the Washington Nationals roughed him up for five runs and 10 hits in an 11-2 rout.
Cole Hamels won his fourth straight decision as the Phillies held off the Washington Nationals for a 5-4 win Saturday night.
Wilson Ramos homered and drove in three runs, Ross Ohlendorf pitched five innings in place of Stephen Strasburg, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 Friday night for their seventh straight victory.
Phillies rookie Ethan Martin (2-4) allowed five runs and four hits in 4 2-3 innings. The righty hasn't reached five innings in his last three starts.
Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking RBI single, helping the Phillies edge the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday night.
The Phillies never had a runner in scoring position during their 11th straight road loss Sunday.
The Phillies lost to the Washington Nationals 8-5 Saturday night.
Dan Haren won his third straight winning start while Anthony Rendon and Ryan Zimmerman homered to help the Washington Nationals snap a four-game losing streak with a 9-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Kyle Kendrick outpitched All-Star Jordan Zimmermann, pinch-hitter Kevin Frandsen hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 Thursday night.
Gio Gonzalez tossed seven sharp innings, the Nationals hit a pair of consecutive homers off Cliff Lee and Washington beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Wednesday night.
Cole Hamels threw eight sharp innings, Michael Young hit a two-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Lannan (2-3) had four strikeouts in his longest outing in four years. The lefty registered 12 groundouts to beat the team he played for his first six seasons in the majors.
Desmond hit a grand slam in the 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep.
Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Domonic Brown hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Monday night.
Cole Hamels lost his 5th straight start as the Washington Nationals beat the Phillies 6-1 Sunday afternoon.
