Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Nationals rallied past the Phillies.

The Washington Nationals will open the 2026 MLB regular season with a six-game road trip to the central and eastern time zone before playing their home opener.

The Phillies have dominated the Nats in recent years and have the advantage here on paper. However, the games are played on the field. With Dylan Crews back in the fold, the Nats should have a jolt of energy heading into this series. Comment your Washington Nationals related thoughts down below!

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings and backup catcher Rafael Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia with three RBIs and the Phillies held on for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

Updates from American Family Field as Jacob Misiorowski starts on the mound for the Brewers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.