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The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated a commanding 13-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, thanks to rookie Weston Wilson‘s historic performance. Wilson made headlines by hitting for the cycle, a feat never before accomplished by a Philadelphia rookie.
The game began with a bang as Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos blasted back-to-back home runs in the first inning. However, Wilson was the one who truly stood out. In the fourth inning, he tripled and singled, then followed up with a solo home run in the seventh. Finally, he completed the cycle with a double in the eighth inning.
Johan Rojas added to the excitement, driving in three runs, while Trea Turner contributed with a two-run double as part of his three-hit game. Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (12-5) delivered a solid performance, allowing just two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings.
For the Nationals, Keibert Ruiz tried to keep his team in the game with two solo home runs, but it wasn’t enough. Mitchell Parker (6-7) struggled on the mound, giving up nine runs on ten hits in just three-plus innings.
The Phillies now hold a dominant 6-1 record against the Nationals this season, with Wilson’s unforgettable performance adding to their success.
