Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Recap - May 17, 2024

Final Score: Washington Nationals 2, Philadelphia Phillies 4

Game Overview

The Washington Nationals took on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 17, 2024. In a closely contested game, the Phillies emerged victorious with a 4-2 win, bolstered by strong pitching from Zack Wheeler and timely hitting.

Game Details

Starting Pitchers:

• Washington Nationals: Jake Irvin
• Philadelphia Phillies: Zack Wheeler

Attendance: 38,642

Duration: 3 hours and 9 minutes

Highlights and Key Points

First Inning:

• The Phillies took an early lead with a solo home run by Trea Turner, making it 1-0.

Second Inning:

• The Nationals responded with an RBI double by Joey Meneses, tying the game at 1-1.

Mid-Game Momentum:

• In the fourth inning, the Phillies regained the lead with a two-run homer by Bryce Harper, pushing the score to 3-1.

Late-Inning Surge:

• The Nationals closed the gap in the seventh inning with an RBI single by Lane Thomas, making it 3-2.
• The Phillies added an insurance run in the eighth inning with an RBI single by Nick Castellanos, bringing the final score to 4-2.

Notable Players

• Zack Wheeler (PHI): 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 9 K
• Bryce Harper (PHI): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBIs
• Trea Turner (PHI): 1-for-3, 1 HR
• Jake Irvin (WSH): 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 6 K
• Joey Meneses (WSH): 1-for-4, 1 RBI

Stats and Summary

Philadelphia Phillies:

• Runs: 4
• Hits: 10
• Errors: 0

Washington Nationals:

• Runs: 2
• Hits: 6
• Errors: 0

The Phillies' strong pitching and key offensive plays secured their victory over the Nationals. Zack Wheeler's dominant performance on the mound, along with home runs from Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, were crucial in the win. Despite a solid effort from Jake Irvin, the Nationals couldn't overcome the Phillies' lead.