US EditionJhoan Duran Blows First Save as Phillie in Loss to Nationals
Daylen Lile's ninth-inning single and run on a throwing error led the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win, ending Phillies closer Jhoan Duran's seven-save streak, officials said.
- On Friday in Philadelphia, the Washington Nationals rallied in the ninth to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, with Daylen Lile hitting a tying single and scoring on a throwing error by Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto.
- Rally followed a game of shifting leads after Riley Adams hit a three-run homer off Phillies starter Taijuan Walker in the first, while Bryson Stott tied the game and J.T. Realmuto later took the lead with a solo homer.
- Against closer Jhoan Duran, the Nationals scored twice in the ninth, marking his first blown save since his July 30 acquisition; P.J. Poulin retired all six batters he faced for his first career win.
- The NL East-leading Phillies had their streak snapped when they went down in order in the bottom of the ninth to lose 5 to the Nationals on Friday.
- Up next, Washington will start Mitchell Parker Saturday; Taijuan Walker was lifted in the sixth after needing 38 pitches to finish the first inning.
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Phillies Manager Rob Thomson Sends Strong Message on Jhoan Duran After First Blown Save
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson defended his closer Jhoan Duran after he blew his first save as a Phillie on Friday, Aug. 22 in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Thomson made a bold comparison to Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera, saying “Mariano [Rivera] had 80 of them, so it’s going to happen every once in a while.” Since being traded from the Minnesota Twins to the Phillies, Duran has appeared in eight games and has posted a …
The Reporter
Jhoan Duran blows first save as Phillie in loss to Nationals
By Anthony SanFilippo PHILADELPHIA — Daylen Lile hit a tying single in the ninth inning and dashed home with the go-ahead run on a throwing error by catcher J.T. Realmuto as the Washington Nationals rallied past the Phillies 5-4 on Friday night. The Nationals scored twice in the ninth off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (6-5), who had not allowed a runner to reach second base in seven previous appearances since being acquired from Minnesota on July …
Marietta Daily Journal
Clayton NewsDaylen Lile, Nationals overtake Phillies in 9th inning
Daylen Lile hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the visiting Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Daylen Lile hit a game-tying single in the ninth inning and scored the go-ahead run on catcher J.T. Realmuto's throwing error, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. The Nationals scored twice in the ninth off closer Jhoan Duran (6-5), who hadn't allowed a baserunner to reach second base in his previous seven appearances since being acquired from Minnesota on July 30.…
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