Game result and context
Washington Nationals defeat Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Monday, September 15, 2026. Daylen Lile provided the decisive blow with a three-run home run in the seventh inning to break a tie game.
Final result
The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The scoring began in the first inning with the Phillies scoring one run and the Nationals scoring two. The Phillies added a run in the third, and both teams scored one run in the fifth. The Nationals pulled ahead with three runs in the seventh inning to finalize the score.
How the game changed
The game remained tied at 3-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. Daylen Lile hit a three-run home run, providing the Nationals with a 6-3 lead that they maintained through the final two innings.
Key performances
Daylen Lile led the Nationals' offense, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBIs. Andrés Chaparro also contributed a home run and two hits for Washington. Jackson Kent pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out four.
For the Phillies, Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. Luis Arraez recorded two hits and one RBI. Cristopher Sánchez took the loss, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing five earned runs while striking out five.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Philadelphia Phillies hold an 83-68 record. They sit in second place in their division, 5.5 games back, and hold the second wild-card spot with a 1.0-game lead for that position. Their elimination number stands at 5.
The Washington Nationals move to 71-81 on the season. They are in fourth place in their division, 18.0 games back, and have been eliminated from playoff contention.