Overview
- Durán was struck on his right ankle by a 94.1 mph Paul DeJong comebacker in the ninth inning and was carted off after an extended on-field evaluation
- X-rays on Durán’s right foot and ankle returned negative and the closer reported feeling “100 percent” without any limp, making him available to pitch immediately
- Veteran David Robertson entered after Durán’s exit and retired the final three batters to seal Philadelphia’s 6-2 victory
- With Durán healthy, the Phillies preserve their late-inning hierarchy ahead of the stretch drive and avoid further reliance on struggling closer Jordan Romano
- A nearly ten-minute cart delay caused by postgame concert equipment at Nationals Park drew criticism of emergency access but did not hinder Durán’s prompt diagnosis