Nationals Rout Phillies 13‑2 Behind Early Onslaught

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Washington Nationals scored four runs in the first inning and cruised to a 13-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Foster Griffin earned the win for Washington, allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. The Nationals’ offense produced 17 hits, with Luis García Jr. driving in three runs and José Tena adding three hits and two RBIs.

Philadelphia’s only runs came on a two-run homer by Rafael Marchán in the fifth inning. Taijuan Walker took the loss for the Phillies, who fell to 1-3. The Nationals improved to 3-1 before a crowd of 35,609. The game time was 3:04.