Stephen Strasburg, Matt Wieters Lead Nationals Past Phillies

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August 28, 2018

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Strasburg threw six effective innings, Matt Wieters hit a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 Monday night.

Strasburg (7-7) gave up two runs and five hits, striking out five.

The Phillies fell 3 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the NL East after losing the opener for the seventh straight series. They’re 6-12 since Aug. 8 and have dropped five games in the standings during that span.

Zach Eflin (9-5) allowed five runs - three earned - and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. His throwing error in the fourth cost him.

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