The Washington Nationals played the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 14, 2025. The Nationals won 3-2, improving their record to 48-72. The Phillies now hold a 69-51 record. Shinnosuke Ogasawara earned the win for the Nationals. Paul DeJong hit a home run, driving in a run. For the Phillies, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each contributed an RBI. The Phillies took an early lead in the 3rd inning. Bryce Harper drove in a run, putting them on the board. In the 5th inning, Kyle Schwarber added another run for the Phillies with a double, making it 2-0. The Nationals responded in the 4th inning with a solo home run by Paul DeJong. In the 7th inning, the Nationals took the lead with two runs. José Tena’s single brought in two runs, securing a 3-2 victory for the Nationals.

In the game, Paul DeJong played a key role for the Nationals. He scored two runs and hit a home run. His performance was important in helping the Nationals secure their win over the Phillies.

On the pitching side, Shinnosuke Ogasawara was the winning pitcher for the Nationals. He pitched for a brief period but contributed with a strikeout. For the Phillies, Jesús Luzardo took the loss. He pitched six innings, allowing three runs and striking out seven batters.

Trea Turner stood out for the Phillies with three hits in five at-bats. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber each added an RBI. Despite their efforts, the Phillies fell short against the Nationals.

What’s Next

The Nationals’ victory over the Phillies impacts the standings in the East. With this win, the Nationals move to a record of 48-72, holding the 5th spot in the East. The Phillies, despite their loss, remain in the 1st place with a 69-51 record. In head-to-head games, the Phillies have generally been ahead this season. However, this game shows the Nationals can still challenge top teams. This win adds a bit of intrigue to their matchups in the season’s closing stretch.

The Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series against the Washington Nationals. Their next game is on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The game will take place at Nationals Park.

The Washington Nationals will also continue their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Their next game is the same as the Phillies, on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:45 PM. This game is also set at Nationals Park.

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