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Nationals Top Phillies as Wiemer’s Record Run Sparks 17-Hit Rout
Joey Wiemer reached base 10 times in a row to start the season, tying a Major League record as the Nationals scored 13 runs on 17 hits.
- On Monday, the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2, with outfielder Joey Wiemer tying a Major League Record by reaching base in 10 consecutive plate appearances to start the season.
- Washington rapped out 17 hits, mostly dink-and-dunk singles with none exceeding 100 mph according to StatCast, overwhelming Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker who threw 99 pitches with only six swings and misses.
- Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Phillies manager Rob Thomson after overturning Wiemer's initial out call, then allowing Drew Millas to retake third base after being tagged out, a sequence Thomson disputed from the dugout.
- Backup catcher Rafael Marchan hit a two-run homer for the Phillies' only runs, while star Bryce Harper went 0 for 5, extending his season slump to 1 for 16 through four games.
- On Tuesday, Washington LHP PJ Poulin faces Philadelphia RHP Andrew Painter, who makes his Major League debut for the Phillies in a matchup that will test Philadelphia's ability to stop a three-game losing streak.
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Nationals top Phillies as Joey Wiemer’s record run sparks 17-hit rout
Seven Nationals had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a Major League record for most consecutive plate appearances reaching base to start a season in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Nats' Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends
Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.
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Nationals top Phillies as Wiemer’s record run sparks 17-hit rout
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Taijuan Walker and Phillies’ bats struggle in 13-2 blowout loss to Nationals in series-opener
Walker gave up seven runs against Washington, while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 and are a combined 3-for-32 with 12 strikeouts to start the season.
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