Phillies vs Nationals Starting Pitcher Matchup - Aug. 16
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This article was originally published on fansided.com as Taijuan Walker is forcing Rob Thomson into a decision Phillies fans know too well.
Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies (70-52) finally reached the 70-win plateau, knocking off the Washington Nationals (49-73) on Friday, 6-2. The Phillies snapped a three
After bashing back-to-back homers on Friday, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 in a 2-0 loss on Saturday.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has been placed on the injured list after a blood clot was discovered in his right upper extremity near his shoulder, according to The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes.
Aaron Nola has posted a 6.16 ERA in nine starts for the Phillies this year. He has been on the injured list for three months.
The Phillies scored all four runs in the eighth inning, sparked by Wilson's RBI double. Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer -- his 42nd -- later in the inning.
The Phillies didn't get their first baserunner against Reds lefty Andrew Abbott until the fifth inning. Abbott was still on the mound in the eighth and looked poised to make a run at a complete game when he struck out Harrison Bader and Otto Kemp to start the frame.