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The Washington Nationals dominated the Philadelphia Phillies 13–2 on March 30 at Citizens Bank Park, delivering a dominant performance that shattered the Vegas total line of 1. Washington's offense was relentless, accumulating 17 hits while maintaining a .299 batting average and .843 OPS, and drove in 12 runs despite hitting no home runs—a testament to consistent gap hitting and situational execution. The Nationals' pitching was equally impressive, allowing just 7 hits and 2 earned runs with a 4.11 ERA and 9 strikeouts. Philadelphia's lineup struggled significantly, posting a .189 average and .584 OPS with only 7 hits and 9 strikeouts while the pitching staff surrendered 12 earned runs and compiled a 6.57 ERA. The Phillies also committed 2 errors, compounding their offensive struggles. This lopsided result suggests Washington's pitching depth and contact-oriented hitting approach could sustain early-season momentum, while Philadelphia faces immediate concerns about both run prevention and offensive consistency.