Trea Turner came through in the clutch for the Philadelphia Phillies as he hit a walk-off single that drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals. Turner’s hit came after the Nationals had tied the game with two runs in the top of the ninth. The win marked the Phillies’ third consecutive victory, helping them bounce back after a tough stretch following the All-Star break. With the win, the Phillies maintained their seven-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, boasting a strong 41-22 record at home.
Turner had a standout performance in the game, finishing with three singles and a double. Other offensive contributors for the Phillies included Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto, who also drove in runs during the game. The Phillies capitalized on mistakes made by the Nationals in the ninth inning, ultimately securing the victory.
Pitcher Aaron Nola delivered a stellar performance for the Phillies, tossing 6 ? scoreless innings while striking out four and allowing seven hits. Despite a late rally by the Nationals, the Phillies’ bullpen managed to close out the game, with Carlos Estévez picking up the win.
On the offensive side, Alec Bhom extended his on-base streak to 33 games with a single in the first inning. However, Weston Wilson, who hit for the cycle the previous night, went hitless in the game but drew a walk.
Before the game, the Phillies paid tribute to former catcher Carlos Ruiz, presenting him with home plate from Wrigley Field to commemorate his role in catching one of the team’s no-hitters in 2015. Ruiz threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Brad Lidge as part of the pregame ceremony.
In terms of injuries, the Phillies provided an update on left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez, who has been dealing with lower back soreness and is set to throw a simulated game on Saturday.
Looking ahead, the Nationals will send LHP MacKenzie Gore to the mound to face off against Phillies’ LHP Cristopher Sánchez in the upcoming game. Washington will aim to bounce back and try to cut into the Phillies’ division lead.