The Phillies dropped the first of their three -game series with the Nationals by a final score of 2-1. A two-run home run from Stone Garrett in the second inning was all the offense Washington needed, as Philadelphia went 1-8 with runners in scoring position and stranded seven men on base.
Christopher Sanchez pitched well for the Phillies but was let down by his offense and his defense. Trea Turner’s throwing error in the second put a runner on base before Sanchez served up the homer to Garrett. It was the only runs Sanchez allowed, as he finished six innings while allowing seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts.