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The Philadelphia Phillies edged the Washington Nationals 3–2 on March 31 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1. The Phillies prevailed despite anemic offensive numbers, collecting just 7 hits with a .609 OPS while striking out only twice; their pitching staff compensated with 12 strikeouts and a 5.67 ERA, limiting Washington to 2 earned runs. The Nationals, meanwhile, demonstrated superior contact at the plate with an .788 OPS and 8 hits but managed only 1 RBI and struck out 12 times, ultimately undone by their own pitching staff's inability to escape trouble. Philadelphia's 2 home runs proved decisive in the tight contest, while Washington's lack of run production—despite out-hitting the home team—highlighted a concerning trend of stranded baserunners. The Phillies' defensive miscue (1 error) didn't prove costly, but both teams' offensive struggles suggest early-season lineup adjustments may be forthcoming.