Nationals conclude road trip with loss to Phillies in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Washington Nationals finished an eight-game road trip with a 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. After just one win during the trip, the Nationals were unable to recover from an early deficit, allowing six runs in the first three innings. Andrew Pinckney achieved a notable milestone, hitting his first career home run. The Nationals now hold a 56-61 record and will return home to face the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series beginning Friday.
- •Nationals lost seven of their last eight games on the road trip.
- •Miles Mikolas suffered his ninth loss of the season.
- •Andrew Pinckney recorded his first career hit and home run.
- •Nationals allowed seven doubles to the Phillies in the loss.
- •They will host the Cincinnati Reds starting Friday.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Nationals Drop Back in Loss Column to End Losing Road Trip
"The Washington Nationals lost seven of their eight games on the road trip, cementing the second four game series in a 7-3 loss on Thursday night
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