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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 14–9 on June 23 at Nationals Park, easily surpassing the Vegas total line of 8.5 in a high-scoring affair. Philadelphia's offense drove the difference, collecting 17 hits and 3 home runs while recording 14 RBIs despite striking out 12 times. The Phillies' pitching staff was equally decisive, allowing only 9 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 17 Nationals batters across 4.13 ERA performance. Washington managed just 9 hits with 2 home runs and committed one error, posting a .745 OPS that proved insufficient against Philadelphia's offensive onslaught. The Nationals' pitching staff surrendered 17 hits and 14 earned runs with a 4.71 ERA, unable to contain the visitors' balanced attack. This lopsided result underscores Philadelphia's ability to win decisively when their lineup connects for multiple extra-base hits, while Washington's defensive lapses and pitching struggles suggest continued vulnerability in their rotation going forward.