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.

Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Phillies.

Kyle Schwarber's three-run shot was the big blow in a five-run sixth inning that helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-6.

Trea Turner has a theory about the origin of the back spasms that sidelined him Sunday for a second consecutive game. “[Bryson] Stott’s spare bed wasn’t the best,” he joked. Turner, who roomed with Stott in spring training,

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

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.

Preview the March 31 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Washington Nationals (0-2) will host the Philadelphia Phillies (2-0), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.The Phillies are favored (-147 on the moneyline to win)

The Phillies and the Nationals finish off Opening Weekend with an afternoon tilt. The Nats are looking to avoid a season opening sweep. For the blow by blow action, follow in the comments down below.

Kyle Schwarber homered for the second consecutive game, Jesus Luzardo pitched five solid innings in his Philadelphia debut and the visiting Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-6 on Saturday.

Jesús Luzardo struck out 11 batters and earned the win in his Phillies debut, helping Philadelphia beat the Washington Nationals 11-6.