Nationals Crush Phillies 13-2 in Offensive Outburst

Washington piles up 17 hits and takes advantage of Philadelphia errors in lopsided victory.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:24am

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The Washington Nationals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday, racking up 17 hits and taking advantage of several Phillies defensive miscues. Luis Garcia Jr. drove in three runs, Jose Tena had three hits and two RBIs, and Joey Wiemer continued his hot start to the season with two singles and a walk for the Nationals, who have won three of their first four games. Philadelphia starter Taijuan Walker was charged with seven runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings, while the Nationals' Foster Griffin gave up two runs and five hits in five innings to earn the win in his first major league start since 2022.

Why it matters

The Nationals' offensive explosion against the Phillies is an early-season statement, showcasing their potent lineup and ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. It also highlights the Phillies' struggles to start the year, as they fell to 1-3 with the lopsided loss.

The details

The Nationals jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, then added two more runs in the second and third innings to build a comfortable 7-0 advantage. The Phillies finally got on the board with a two-run homer by Rafael Marchan in the fifth, but the Nationals tacked on two more runs in the sixth and four in the ninth to cruise to the 13-2 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Nationals have now won three of their first four games to start the season.

The players

Luis Garcia Jr.

A Nationals infielder who drove in three runs in the win.

Jose Tena

A Nationals player who recorded three hits and two RBIs in the game.

Joey Wiemer

A Nationals outfielder who continued his hot start to the season with two singles and a walk.

Foster Griffin

The Nationals' starting pitcher who earned the win, giving up two runs and five hits in five innings.

Taijuan Walker

The Phillies' starting pitcher who was charged with seven runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings.

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What they’re saying

“We came out swinging and took advantage of their mistakes. That's the kind of offensive performance we're capable of when we're clicking.”

— Luis Garcia Jr., Nationals Infielder

The takeaway

The Nationals' dominant win over the Phillies showcases their offensive firepower and ability to capitalize on opponents' errors, providing an early-season boost as they look to build on their strong start to the 2026 campaign.