The Phillies' newest position player had the game of his life in Sunday's blowout win, while two of their high-priced veterans are heating up. By Corey Seidman
No, the loud boom that shook the District and swaths of Virginia and Maryland was not the home run Kyle Schwarber smashed in the sixth inning of Washington's 11-1 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Phillies.
MacKenzie Gore completed one of the best starts of his young career, and one of the best starts by a National this season. Unfortunately for Gore, the Nationals could not hold his lead and get him the win as they were walked off by the Royals in the 9th.
The bats were awake this week for the Nationals as they scored 12 runs Friday night versus the Royals. The bullpen sputtered as it blew a seven-run lead. Has the narrative of strong pitching began to flip to consistent hitting?