Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Nationals avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-2 victory ...

Handed a three-run lead to protect over the final four innings, the relief corps delivers for a 4-2 win to snap a three-game ...

A fielding error from Bryce Harper, his first of the year, and Rafael Marchán’s overthrow to second base helped the Nationals ...

Phillies fifth. Nick Castellanos lines out to deep center field to Jacob Young.

Nationals left fielder James Wood lined a cutter straight up the middle in the sixth inning on Thursday, 103.9 mph right off Taijuan Walker’s thigh.

Brad Lord worked five solid innings for his first career win as the visiting Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory Thursday.

The Phillies' defensive miscues were costly Thursday night as they dropped their series finale vs. the Nationals.

The Washington Nationals continue to be a fascinating team for their fans and those around the league to keep an eye on as the month of April comes to a close.

Knocks four hits ...