The Nationals head into their road series against the Philadelphia Phillies riding a wave of mixed emotions. After a chaotic four-game split with the New York Mets, D.C. fans are still trying to process what just happened.
That Mets series had everything. A walk-off win thanks to a defensive miscue. A blowout loss that looked more like a football score. A shutout. And two games decided by just a single run. It was unpredictable, exhausting, and very on-brand for early-season baseball.
Now, the Nats turn their attention to a familiar foe, the division-rival Phillies. It’s still early, but there’s a lot on the line.