Philadelphia Phillies routs Washington Nationals 14-9
Game Summary
Philadelphia Phillies topped Washington Nationals 14-9. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Philadelphia Phillies's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 9th. Philadelphia Phillies pushed across 8 runs to seize control of the game.
A full-blown slugfest: 23 combined runs and 25 hits on the day.
Key Players
Edmundo Sosa led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo threw 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 13 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Jorbit Vivas led Washington Nationals's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Washington Nationals starter PJ Poulin threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 13 K, 3 BB (104 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.95 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen ERA 15.43 (2.3 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Washington Nationals starter PJ Poulin: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB (8 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen ERA 15.75 (8.0 IP, 14 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Philadelphia Phillies: 14 H, 14 RBI (team AVG 0.400). 7 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Trea Turner (2-for-6), Brandon Marsh (3-for-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Bryson Stott (3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Edmundo Sosa (2-for-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI).
Washington Nationals: 8 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.250). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Dylan Crews (2-for-4), Jorbit Vivas (2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI), José Tena (2-for-4, 2 RBI).