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Nationals Crush Phillies 13-2 Behind Garcia and Tena
Washington piles up 17 hits in lopsided victory over Philadelphia.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:49am
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The Washington Nationals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday, racking up 17 hits including three from both Luis Garcia Jr. and Jose Tena. Foster Griffin earned the win for the Nationals, while Phillies starter Taijuan Walker was charged with seven runs over 4.2 innings.
Why it matters
This decisive victory gives the Nationals a 3-1 record to start the season, while the Phillies fall to 1-3. The Nationals' offensive outburst showcases their depth and ability to win convincingly on the road against a divisional opponent.
The details
The Nationals jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, adding runs in the second, third, sixth, and ninth innings. Garcia drove in three runs, while Tena had two RBIs. Phillies catcher Rafael Marchan hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, but it was not enough to overcome the Nationals' onslaught.
- The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- The Nationals have now won 3 of their first 4 games to start the season.
- Phillies starter Taijuan Walker (0-1) was charged with the loss.
The players
Luis Garcia Jr.
A Nationals infielder who drove in three runs in the victory.
Jose Tena
A Nationals infielder who recorded three hits and two RBIs.
Foster Griffin
The Nationals starting pitcher who earned the win, allowing two runs over five innings.
Taijuan Walker
The Phillies starting pitcher who was charged with seven runs and 10 hits in 4.2 innings.
Rafael Marchan
The Phillies catcher who hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.
What they’re saying
“We came out swinging and never let up. That's the kind of offensive performance we need to keep building on.”
— Luis Garcia Jr., Nationals Infielder
The takeaway
The Nationals' dominant offensive showing against the Phillies demonstrates their potential to be a force in the NL East this season, while the Phillies will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling behind in the division race.
