Washington Nationals LF Stone Garrett’s 3rd inning grand slam proved to be the difference as the Nats took the series finale from the Philadelphia Phillies, final score 5-4, on Sunday in South Philadelphia.
The Phillies jumped out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to 1st inning home runs from Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto. The lead would quickly evaporate in the Nats’ half of the 3rd inning. A less than effective Ranger Suarez, aided by a Brandon Marsh fielding error, allowed Garrett to put the Nationals on top with a grand slam. Suarez, who pitched so well in June, would also allow a solo home run to Jeimer Candelerio. In all, Suarez pitched 5.1 innings allowing five runs –all earned– while walking three and striking out five.
Here’s a closer look at how they scored, stats and facts from the game, and what’s on deck for the Phillies.
How They Scored
PHI B1: Nick Castellanos homers (12) to CF. (WSH-0, PHI-1)
PHI B1: J.T. Realmuto homers (9) to left-center field. Bryce Harper scores. (WSH-0, PHI-3)
WSH T3: Stone Garrett hits a grand slam (5) to left-center field. Derek Hill scores. Jeimer Candelerio scores. Joey Meneses scores. (WSH-4, PHI-3)
WSH T5: Candelerio homers (11) to left-center field. (WSH-5, PHI-3)
PHI B7: Castellanos doubles (26) to LF. Kyle Schwarber scores. (WSH-5, PHI-4)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| PHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
WP: Trevor Williams (5-4, 4.34 ERA) | LP: Ranger Suarez (2-3, 3.67 ERA) | SV: Hunter Harvey (8, 3.16 ERA)
TOG: 2:31 | ATT: 41,531
What’s on Deck?
The Phillies will begin a six-game road trip to the Sunshine State beginning on Monday in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Phillies will send Aaron Nola to the mound against a yet-to-be-named starter for Tampa. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM/EDT from the dilapidated Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL.
