Ruiz was only the Nationals’ second baserunner of the day, but they quickly put another aboard with a single from Nathaniel Lowe. Josh Bell just needed one pitch, a four-seam fastball Nola left up in the zone, to give Washington a 3-0 lead.

The Philadelphia Phillies were handed their first loss of the 2025 season on Sunday. The Washington Nationals claimed the day, avoiding the sweep, by a 5-1 score. Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto each found themselves on the bench on Sunday,

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a two-run shot, and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.

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Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Trea Turner were out of the lineup for the series finale against the Washington Nationals, though manager Rob Thomson said both could be available for the team’s home opener Monday against Colorado.

Trea Turner is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game as the visiting Phillies conclude their three-game series against the Nationals.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is expected to return Monday for the team's home opener against the Rockies, but manager Rob Thomson said shortstop Trea Turner will likely not play.