| Washington Nationals | 13 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 2 |
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
1-3, 5th Place, 2 games behind Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals
1-3, 5th Place, 2 games behind Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals
One Sentence Summary: The Nationals blooped and blasted their way to a 17-hit, 13-run win over the Phillies in one of the worst games I've seen in recent history.
What It Means: Yikes. Following this game, the Phillies were in sole possession of last place with every other team in the division tied for first.
What Happened: Taijuan Walker went 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and three walks. Jonathan Bowlan (two more runs) and Jose Alvarado (four runs in 1/3 of an inning) faired poorly as well. Super utility player Dylan Moore made his Phillies pitching debut, recording the final two outs in the top of the ninth. The Phillies offense had seven hits and went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position. The top of the line-up - Trea Turner (.167), Kyle Schwarber (.125), Bryce Harper (.063) and Alec Bohm (.143) - are sitting in the front row of the struggle bus.
Featured Card: Our oldest son attended this game without us, joining other college students for the Phillies' College Series Business Analytics Night. He had a few photo opportunities with club ambassadors Dickie Noles, Milt Thompson and Mickey Morandini and asked for a picture with Wall of Famer Ed Wade, who was surprised a college kid would want a photo with him. But we've taught Doug well, and he recognizes the contributions the former GM made to the organization.
What It Means: Yikes. Following this game, the Phillies were in sole possession of last place with every other team in the division tied for first.
What Happened: Taijuan Walker went 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and three walks. Jonathan Bowlan (two more runs) and Jose Alvarado (four runs in 1/3 of an inning) faired poorly as well. Super utility player Dylan Moore made his Phillies pitching debut, recording the final two outs in the top of the ninth. The Phillies offense had seven hits and went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position. The top of the line-up - Trea Turner (.167), Kyle Schwarber (.125), Bryce Harper (.063) and Alec Bohm (.143) - are sitting in the front row of the struggle bus.
Field Report: Two games in a row for Jenna and me, and we had (what was to me) a surprisingly disappointing dinner at Pass & Stow prior to the game. We had a quick visit from our son and his two friends before briefly settling into our seats in Section 315 to witness this debacle.
