Jose Tena's 2-run single helps Nationals rally for 3-2 win over Phillies
DeJong walked leading off the seventh against Jesus Luzardo (11-6). Riley Adams doubled, Daylen Lile walked and, with one out, Tena singled past the drawn-in infield against Orion Kerkering to put Washington ahead 3-2.
Shinnosuke Ogasawara (1-1) struck out Kyle Schwarber with a runner on to end the seventh and got his first major league win. Rookie Cole Henry worked the ninth and fanned Trea Turner with a runner on third to secure his first career save.
Turner had three infield hits for the National League East-leading Phillies, who have lost three straight while scoring three runs. Philadelphia left eight men on base.
Luzardo allowed three runs on four hits in six-plus innings.
The Phillies didn't arrive in Washington until early Thursday afternoon after maintenance issues necessitated a change in planes and an overnight stay in Cincinnati after Wednesday night's game.
DeJong homered on the first pitch he saw from Luzardo in the fourth to tie it at 1-all.
Washington starter Brad Lord allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings. Since returning to the rotation on July 22, Lord has a 2.77 ERA and Washington is 4-1 in his starts.
Key moment
Tena hit a hard grounder the opposite way on a 3-1 fastball and got it past the diving Turner at shortstop.
Key stat
DeJong has hit safely in five straight, going 9 for 21 (.429) with three homers and seven RBIs.
Up next
Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (10-5, 2.68 ERA) opposes Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.09) on Friday.
___
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
San Francisco Chronicle
an hour ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Wrexham falls to West Brom 3-2 at home for back-to-back losses in Championship
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham is still searching for its first points in the Championship after a 3-2 loss to West Brom on Saturday. Celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were on hand at the Racecourse ground for Wrexham's first home game in the second tier in 43 years. After three straight promotions, Wrexham is one level below the Premier League but the Championship is renowned as one of the toughest divisions in soccer. Isaac Price scored twice for West Brom. Jed Wallace made it 2-1 for the visitors in the 74th after Lewis O'Brien had equalized for Wrexham before halftime. Price's second strike gave West Brom a two-goal cushion in the 81st before Sam Smith made it 3-2 moments before the final whistle. New winger Nathan Broadhead — Wrexham's club-record signing in midweek — came on to replace the injured Josh Windass. Broadhead joined from Ipswich in a deal that could reportedly reach 10 million pounds ($13.50 million). Wrexham began its season last weekend with a 2-1 loss at Southampton after conceding two late goals. ___
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Commanders activate WR Terry McLaurin from PUP list
One day after Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury expressed frustration about wide receiver Terry McLaurin's absence, the Commanders activated the star wide receiver from the physically unable to perform list. McLaurin, who is currently at odds with the team over his contract, skipped the team's mandatory minicamp in June as the two sides worked on a new deal. As a new agreement wasn't reached, or even close, he held out of training camp. After missing the first four days of camp and accruing fines of $50,000 each day, McLaurin reported to camp. However, the Commanders immediately placed him on the PUP list, citing an ankle injury that had affected him previously. ESPN's Adam Schefter says this is a part of the process for his return and is unrelated to his contract negotiations. Kingsbury expressed frustration on Friday, explaining to the media that "time on task together on the grass is really the only way that you can continue to build.' McLaurin is entering the final season of a three-year extension he signed in 2022. He is scheduled to count $25.5 million against the 2025 salary cap. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders activate WR Terry McLaurin from PUP list
San Francisco Chronicle
an hour ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Maxwell powers Australia to T20 series-clinching win over South Africa
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1 on Saturday. With four needed off the final two balls, Maxwell reverse swiped Lungi Ngidi to third and stayed unbeaten on 62 off 36 balls as Australia reached 173-8 and denied South Africa its maiden T20 series win in Australia. Young T20 batting sensation Dewald Brevis had earlier made 53 off 26 balls that featured four sixes in one over off Aaron Hardie before Australia pulled back nicely and restricted the Proteas at 172-7. Both teams observed a minute of silence before the game and paid tribute to former Australia captain and coach Bob Simpson, who died at the age of 89. Captain Mitchell Marsh (54), who won the toss and elected to chase, and Travis Head had provided Australia a strong start of 66-1 in eight overs but South Africa stormed back with four wickets in four overs. Head couldn't capitalize on an opportunity when South Africa skipper Aiden Markram couldn't hold onto a tough return catch but the left-handed Head spooned an easy catch to short fine leg in the same over. Josh Inglis recovered from illness after missing out the last game but was clean bowled by Corbin Bosch off the first ball he faced. But Kwena Maphaka dealt a twin blow when both Marsh and Cameron Green couldn't clear the fielders in the outfield as Australia slipped to 88-4 in the 11th over. Experienced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada then removed Tim David and Hardie in one over as Australia further slipped to 122-6 before Maxwell farmed the strike and shielded Ben Dwarshuis from the South African pacers. Dwarshuis contributed just 1 off six balls in a partnership of 41 with Maxwell as the power-hitter didn't let the asking rate shoot up. With 12 needed off the last two overs, Bosch once again turned the game around with the wickets of Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis off successive balls before Maxwell sealed the game by smashing two boundaries. 'It was a little bit nerve wracking,' Maxwell said after hitting eight fours and two sixes in his player-of-the-match knock. 'When we lost a couple of wickets in a row, Corbin Bosch bowled a brilliant over to sort of keep the run rate near 9 or 10 … and I probably had to do the majority of the striking, but it was it was nice to get a couple out of the middle (of the bat) right near the end.' Earlier, Brevis' dismissal in the 12th over proved crucial for South Africa when Maxwell plucked a stunning diving catch at wide mid-on to end another blistering knock from a 22-year-old batter as the Proteas could add further 62 off the final 50 balls. ___
