MLB Season Review: Philadelphia Phillies edge out Washington Nationals 3-0 in three-game series
National League’s Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals fought it out in a thrilling three-game series. Phillies were unbelievable and did a notable job as they sealed a 3-0 victory in the series after hammering the Nationals comfortably.
Let us take a concise outline and see how the Phillies swept the Nationals.
Game 1 – May 3: Washington Nationals 1 – Philadelphia Phillies 4
Phillies directed a 4-1 win in the first game, as Cole Hamels was impressive with his pitching. He had six strike-outs with an ERA of 2.66 in the Phillies convincing victory. Speaking to reporters, Hamels said, “I knew it wasn't out, so I kept running and
if they threw me out then I got a double. We have a competition among the starters and I don't want to lose.”
Nationals’ batters took just four runs in the series starter. Livan Hernandez threw beautifully for the Nationals but that was not enough to secure a win for his team. He was able to strike-out only three batters on his 97 pitches and permitted 10 hits with
four earned runs.
Game 2 – May 4: Washington Nationals 4 – Philadelphia Phillies 7
During the second game, Phillies overcome the Nationals 7-4. Phillies’ starter, Vance Worley threw the ball in good line as he pitched six innings and surrendered just one run and four hits on his 94 pitches. Worley had seven strike-outs with an ERA of 0.75.
Phillies’ manager, Charlie Manuel said, “He's been very good. He has good stuff, keeps his composure and he's focused on what he's doing. He's shown he can pitch.”
Nationals struggled with the bat and contributed just four runs until the end of the game. Jason Marquis had an average day with the ball as he threw five innings with an ERA of 3.66 and gave away 10 hits, seven runs, two walks, one homer and six earned
runs on his 89 pitches.
Game 3 – May 5: Washington Nationals 3 – Philadelphia Phillies 7
During the final game of the series, Nationals lost 7-3. Phillies’ left-fielder Raul Ibanez shined as he completed two runs including three RBIs and went 3-for-4 with an average of .214. Phillies’ starter, Roy Halladay pitched seven innings and allowed six
hits, two runs and two earned runs including 10 strike-outs.
Nationals were able to chip in only three runs in the series finale and failed to avoid a clean sweep against the Phillies. John Lannan pitched two innings and gave away six runs, seven hits, six earned runs and one home-run on his 54 pitches. However, a
brilliant team effort kept the Phillies on top against the Nationals throughout the series.
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