The Washington Nationals secured a 6-4 victory over the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies, ending a four-game losing streak and preventing a series sweep. Keibert Ruiz, Alex Call, and James Wood all contributed with home runs in the game. Jacob Young’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning broke a 4-4 tie, ultimately sealing the win for the Nationals. This victory also marked the end of an eight-game losing streak for Washington in Philadelphia dating back to August 2023.

Nationals manager Davey Martinez praised the team for their late-game efforts, emphasizing the importance of key at-bats from players like Jacob Young and James Wood. Wood’s ninth-inning homer provided an insurance run for Washington, highlighting the team’s resilience in a closely contested match.

Ruiz, Call, and Wood’s home runs off Phillies starter Taijuan Walker helped set the tone for the Nationals. Walker, despite a solid performance, expressed a desire to improve his pitch control for future games. Jacob Barnes earned the win in relief for Washington, with Kyle Finnegan securing his 31st save with a standout defensive play.

C.J. Abrams showcased his base-running prowess by stealing three bases in the game, tying a Washington franchise record. Meanwhile, Philadelphia saw strong performances from Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, and Trea Turner, who hit a solo home run as part of the Phillies’ offensive efforts.

Philadelphia’s Alec Bohm extended his on-base streak to 35 games, a notable achievement for the Phillies. Looking ahead, the Nationals will face the Colorado Rockies, while the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a crucial NL East series. Zack Wheeler will start for Philadelphia in the upcoming series against Atlanta.