US EditionLord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep
- Brad Lord secured his inaugural victory in the major leagues as the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Thursday night in Philadelphia.
- The Nationals entered the game having lost three straight, while the Phillies had won four consecutive games before Alec Bohm's RBI single gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead in the fifth.
- Washington scored all four runs in the sixth inning off Taijuan Walker, aided by a three-base error and a double steal, with key contributions from Nathaniel Lowe and Luis Garcia Jr.
- Lord pitched into the sixth inning, allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk, while Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber extended his on-base streak to 37 games.
- The Nationals avoided a three-game sweep and will start a new series in Cincinnati on Friday, while the Phillies begin a homestand against Arizona, reflecting shifts in both teams' schedules and momentum.
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Nationals Rally Past Phillies 4-2 in Finale - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
PHILADELPHIA — The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on May 1, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park, halting a three-game losing streak and avoiding a series sweep. Rookie pitcher Brad Lord earned his first major league win, and Luis Garcia Jr. drove in a crucial run while stealing home in a decisive sixth inning. The Nationals (14-18, fourth in NL East) outmaneuvered the Phillies (17-14, second in NL East) before 37,069 fans in…
Idaho State Journal
Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-2 victory over…
The Reporter
Taijuan Walker pitches into bad luck, Nationals Lord over Phils in series finale
PHILADELPHIA – Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched into the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-2 victory over the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. Nathaniel Lowe also drove in a run for Washington, which had lost three in a row overall. Lord (1-3) allowed two runs on six hits. Trea Turner had three hits for Philadelphia, which had won four straight. Al…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalBrad Lord, Luis Garcia Jr. guide Nationals past Phillies
Brad Lord worked five solid innings for his first career win as the visiting Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory Thursday.
The Anthony Gargano Show | Phillies Unable To Sweep Series | Brian Baldinger's Expectations On Eagles Defense | D-Backs In Town - PHLY Sports
The Phillies couldn’t complete a sweep against the Nationals last night, suffering a 4-2 defeat. They will take a break before facing the Diamondbacks at home. This series is an excellent opportunity for the Fightins’ to assess their abilities against one of baseball’s top teams. Baldy is on the show today to discuss the potential outlook of the Eagles defense for the upcoming season.
Nationals avoid sweep as Phillies fall apart in the sixth inning, lose 4-2
The Phillies were one inning away from sweeping the Nationals and cruising into their weekend series with Arizona riding a five-game win streak. PUT IT ON SPORTSCENTER! pic.twitter.com/vpwmeFxesn— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 1, 2025 Then came the sixth inning, where Taijuan Walker fell apart, Bryce Harper had a rare misplay, and the Phillies watched a 1-0 lead turn into a 4-2 loss.Rookie Brad Lord, who entered the night 0-3 and barely …
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