The Phillies were six innings into what was looking like it was going to be another devastating loss to the Nationals. They were down 3-0 and they were struggling to get any offense going against a starter in Jake Irvin who entered with a 4.76 ERA. Irvin shut down Philadelphia through six innings, allowing five hits, two walks, and collecting 7 strikeouts. They were 1-4 with runners in scoring position but couldn’t score due to outs on the bases and strikeouts in clutch moments.
But then the 7th inning happened.
Opening salvo
Johan Rojas struck out to begin the inning against newly entered Nats pitcher Jose A.