Final Score: Phillies 12, Nationals 6
The Nationals and Phillies are two teams with similar problems. Both are top heavy. Both lack a promising farm system. Both came into the season with high expectations only to be falling short two months in.
Both teams also struggle to get out of their own way. A costly fielding error from Jordy Mercy gave way to a seven-run fourth inning for the Phillies. Two runs came in on two bases loaded walks.