PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies put on a show as they dominated the Washington Nationals with a 13-3 victory on Thursday night. Weston Wilson made history by becoming the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, while Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos kicked off the game with back-to-back homers in the first inning.
Wilson’s impressive performance saw him triple and single in the fourth inning, hit a home run in the seventh, and finally complete the cycle with a double in the eighth inning. The home crowd was on its feet, chanting for Wilson to hit a double, and he delivered with a clutch performance that will be remembered for years to come.
This marked the 10th cycle in Phillies history, with Wilson being the first rookie in franchise history to achieve this milestone. Chuck Klein is the only other player to hit for the cycle twice. Wilson’s journey to the majors was a long one, with 706 games played in the minors before his call-up last season.
Philadelphia took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to Bohm’s three-run homer and Castellanos’ solo shot. The offense continued to fire on all cylinders, amassing 17 hits and scoring at least nine runs for the second consecutive game.
Pitcher Zack Wheeler was stellar on the mound, picking up his 12th win of the season and holding the Nationals to just three runs. The Phillies’ offense, which had struggled during a midseason slump, seems to have found its rhythm once again.
The back-to-back wins against the Marlins and Nationals signal a potential turnaround for the Phillies, who are looking to regain their early-season form. While it may be too early to make definitive conclusions, the team’s recent performances are certainly encouraging for fans.
In the end, it was a night of milestones and dominance for the Phillies, setting the stage for an exciting end to the season.
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