Foster Griffin stars as Nationals top Phillies in series opener

The Washington Nationals secured a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener on June 22. Foster Griffin delivered a standout performance, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing just four hits, including one home run, while recording nine strikeouts. The Nationals scored first with an RBI single from Dylan Crews, followed by a home run from Luis Garcia Jr. Phillies cut the lead in the seventh with a solo home run, but Curtis Mead responded with a two-run homer to restore the Nationals' advantage. Washington will continue the series with game two scheduled for June 23 at 6:45 PM.

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