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The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 on June 22 at Nationals Park, cruising to victory behind a balanced offensive attack and dominant strikeout pitching. Washington's starter struck out 12 batters while surrendering just five hits and one earned run, keeping the Phillies' potent lineup largely in check despite a 4.59 ERA. The Nationals' lineup collected 12 hits and two home runs, driving in four runs on a .744 OPS, though they drew just one walk and committed two errors in the field. Philadelphia managed only five hits and one run, with their batters fanning 12 times against a Washington pitching staff that issued no walks—a stark contrast to their own inability to work counts, as they too drew no free passes. The game fell well short of the 10.5 Vegas total line, suggesting both offenses underperformed relative to expectations. Washington's pitching efficiency and Philadelphia's offensive drought underscore a widening gap in the matchup, with the Nationals' strikeout-heavy approach proving effective against a Phillies lineup that couldn't capitalize on their lone homer.