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Bohm’s Three-Run Homer Fuels Phillies’ 11-9 Split With Nationals

This victory keeps Philadelphia 5.5 games ahead in the NL East with Seattle up next at Citizens Bank Park.

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Aug 17, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Overview

  • In his first game off the injured list, Alec Bohm launched a three-run homer in the second inning to ignite Philadelphia’s offense.
  • Aaron Nola made his first appearance since May 14 but yielded six runs over 2 1/3 innings as his return from the IL faltered.
  • The Phillies put up six runs in the first two innings and totaled 12 hits, including Nick Castellanos’s 16th homer of the season.
  • Washington starter Mitchell Parker surrendered six runs in 1 2/3 innings and Paul DeJong’s ninth-inning three-run shot cut the lead to two.
  • Jhoan Duran struck out James Wood for his 21st career save and the win boosted Philadelphia to 71-53 with a 5.5-game lead in the NL East.