So let’s start with the good here. The Phillies lost 4-3 to the Nationals, but it was just 4-3. Aaron Nola was fine, though he threw a lot of pitches through 5.1 innings. He allowed seven hits, but struck out eight. Three runs and two earned runs. Not bad.
Tommy Joseph hit a home run. If it earns him a spot on the Phillies in 2018, I will scream. That being said, the homer was pretty righteous. When Tommy gets ahold of a ball, it can really fly.
Jorge Alfaro hit his first home run of the year, and look at him swing that bat.