Nationals' bullpen falters in 10-5 loss to Phillies, series defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Washington Nationals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 10-5 on June 25, dropping three of four games in the series. The Nationals built a 5-0 lead, thanks to four runs in the first inning, but their bullpen struggled, allowing five runs in the ninth inning. Cade Cavalli pitched six strong innings, but the bullpen's issues persisted, leading to the defeat. The Nationals will face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting on June 26.
- •Nationals led 5-0 before bullpen failure.
- •Cade Cavalli allowed two earned runs in six innings.
- •Bryce Harper hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth.
- •Nationals drop three of four in the series.
- •Next series begins against Baltimore Orioles on June 26.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Bullpen Lets Washington Nationals Down in Series Loss vs Phillies
"The Washington Nationals struggled to hang onto another lead, this time in a 10-5 lead against the Philadelphia Phillies
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