Derek Hill's grand slam lifts Phillies past Nationals in 6-3 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and Bryce Harper contributed a two-run home run to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on August 3, 2026. Hill's slam, which was his ninth of the season, came off reliever Tom Cosgrove and marked the Phillies' third consecutive victory. Despite struggling in the early innings, starter Aaron Nola managed to strike out six batters over six innings. The Phillies recently acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, reflecting their push for success in the ongoing season. The team is set to face the Nationals again with Jesús Luzardo on the mound against Zack Littell.
- •Derek Hill hits a grand slam in the seventh inning.
- •Bryce Harper adds a two-run homer to the score.
- •Aaron Nola strikes out six batters but has not won since May 26.
- •Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in a trade before the game.
- •Jesús Luzardo is scheduled to pitch in the next game.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Derek Hill rallies Phillies with go-ahead grand slam in 7th in 6-3 win over Nationals
"Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and Bryce Harper added a two-run shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 6-3 over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Hill's slam off reliever Tom Cosgrove (0-1) sent the crowd into a frenzy and provided the Phillies their second major spark of the day. Hill — who added a running, tumbling catch in right-center in the eighth — hit his ninth homer of the season hours after the Phillies swung a deal for three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants.
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