CJ Abrams’ triple powers Nationals past Phillies in 11 innings

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Washington scored six runs in the 11th inning to beat Philadelphia 10-4 on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.

CJ Abrams went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, including a two-run triple in the decisive frame. The Nationals took a 1-0 lead in the first, fell behind 2-1 in the second, then tied it with two runs in the seventh. Both teams scored once in the 10th before Washington broke open the game.

Clayton Beeter pitched a scoreless inning to earn the win. Jake Irvin allowed two earned runs over 5.1 innings with three strikeouts in a no-decision. Caleb Kilian took the loss after yielding six runs in the 11th. Andrew Painter struck out four over four scoreless innings for the Phillies.

Attendance was 37,025, and the game lasted 3:40. Washington improved to 56-60, while Philadelphia dropped to 61-54. The Phillies had won the first two games of the series.