The Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between division rivals. Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. both hit home runs to provide Washington with its scoring. Foster Griffin pitches into the late portion of the game, delivering 7 1/3 strong innings as the Nationals held the Phillies to one run. Offensively, Dylan Crews, James Wood, and Keibert Ruiz each contribute extra-base hits and RBI opportunities, combining for doubles and singles. Washington is aiming to bounce back after losing three of four heading into the matchup, while Philadelphia falls short in the first contest of the series. The game’s final margin reflects Washington’s power advantage, highlighted by the two home runs, along with productive support from multiple hitters in addition to Griffin’s extended outing on the mound.